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Information Technology Scholars Privacy Policy


Last Modified: 10 August 2024

Information Technology Scholars ("We") respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.

This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website (our "Website") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

This policy applies to information we collect:

  • On this Website
  • The Code of Ethics will apply to all ITS Members.
  • In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website.
  • When you interact with our advertising and applications on third-party websites and services if those applications or advertising include links to this policy.

It does not apply to information collected by:

  • Us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by Information Technology Scholars or any third party; or
  • Any third party, including through any application or content that may link to or be accessible from the Website

Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to this policy. This policy may change from time to time. Your continued use of this Website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.

Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including information:

  • By which you may be personally identified, such as name, postal address, email address, telephone number, or any other identifier by which you may be contacted online or offline ("personal information");
  • That is about you but individually does not identify you, such as usage data; and
  • About your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our Website, and usage details.

You provide data to us when you:

  • Register to become a member or user on the site
  • Sign up for our educational programs or certifications
  • Register for virtual or in-person events
  • Download our publications or materials
  • Contact us for support or information
  • Submit a review or feedback
  • Complete forms on our Website
How We Use Your Information

We use the information that we collect to operate, improve, and personalize our Website and services, including but not limited to:

  • Provide services to you
  • Operate, improve, and personalize our products and services
  • Communicate with you about our services, special offers, etc.
  • Develop new products and services
  • Provide relevant educational content and opportunities
  • Enforce our Website policies
  • Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may disclose aggregated information about our users, and information that does not identify any individual, without restriction. We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide as described in this privacy policy:

  • To our subsidiaries and affiliates
  • To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our organization
  • To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it
  • For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information
  • With your consent
Data Security

We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request that we correct any personal information we hold about you that is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date
  • Request that we delete any personal information we hold about you
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Information Technology Scholars
1140 3rd Street NE, Washington DC 20002
[email protected]