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.
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In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and
this Website.
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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:
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Us offline or through any other means, including on any other
website operated by Information Technology Scholars or any third
party; or
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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:
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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");
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That is about you but individually does not identify you, such
as usage data; and
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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
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Operate, improve, and personalize our products and services
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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
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To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we
use to support our organization
- To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it
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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
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Request that we correct any personal information we hold about
you that is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date
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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