Effective Date: September 10, 2026
AIA San Joaquin (“AIA San Joaquin,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website or interact with our organization.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Contact us through our website
- Register for an event or program
- Submit an award entry or application
- Sign up for newsletters or email communications
- Become a sponsor or partner
- Complete forms or surveys
Personal information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization or company name
- Mailing address
- Professional information
- Any additional information you choose to provide
- Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- Website usage information collected through cookies or similar technologies
- How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Register you for events or programs
- Communicate chapter news and announcements
- Send newsletters and event information (if you have opted in)
- Process sponsorships, registrations, or submissions
- Improve our website and member experience
- Analyze website performance and usage
- Maintain website security
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
- Information Sharing
AIA San Joaquin does not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, event registration, payment processing, email communications, analytics, or other services necessary to operate our organization. These providers are expected to protect your information and use it only for the services they perform on our behalf.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights, members, or the public.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor behavior, and enhance the user experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for additional information.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including partner organizations, sponsors, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
Your Choices
You may:
- Request access to the personal information we maintain about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate information.
- Request that we remove your personal information where appropriate.
- Unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our communications.
Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate organizational purposes.
California Privacy
If you are a California resident, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable California law. AIA San Joaquin will honor applicable legal requirements regarding access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information as required by law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
AIA San Joaquin
Email: general@aiasj-ca.org