Privacy Policy

ElderCare Society of Indiana

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The ElderCare Society of Indiana (“ElderCare Society,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website and related services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for memberships or events, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with us online.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

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A. Personal Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information including:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Organization or employer

• Professional credentials or interests

• Membership information

• Payment or billing details

• Event registration information

• Survey responses

• Information submitted through contact forms

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B. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Referral websites

• Cookies and usage analytics

This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

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2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Provide and manage memberships;

• Process event registrations and payments;

• Respond to inquiries or requests;

• Send newsletters, updates, and organizational communications;

• Improve website performance and user experience;

• Analyze website traffic and engagement;

• Maintain security and prevent fraud;

• Comply with legal obligations.

We may also use aggregated or anonymized data for reporting, research, or organizational development purposes.

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3. Email Communications

By providing your email address, you may receive:

• Organizational announcements,

• Membership updates,

• Educational resources,

• Event information,

• Marketing or promotional communications.

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You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.

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We may still send transactional or administrative communications related to memberships, registrations, or account activity.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences,

• Analyze website traffic,

• Improve website functionality,

• Enhance user experience.

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Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

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5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

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We may share information with trusted third parties when necessary to operate our organization or website, including:

• Payment processors,

• Website hosting providers,

• Email communication platforms,

• Event management services,

• Analytics providers,

• Professional advisors or legal authorities when required.

Third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information.

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6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or loss.

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However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

• Membership administration,

• Legal or regulatory compliance,

• Organizational operations,

• Recordkeeping purposes.

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We may securely delete or anonymize information when it is no longer needed.

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8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

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9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources.

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We are not responsible for:

• Privacy practices,

• Content,

• Security,

• Policies of third-party websites.

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Users should review the privacy policies of external sites independently.

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10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information;

• Request correction of inaccurate information;

• Request deletion of personal information;

• Opt out of certain communications;

• Withdraw consent where applicable.

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To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

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11. Accessibility

The ElderCare Society of Indiana is committed to making its website and privacy practices accessible and understandable for all users, including individuals with disabilities.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

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Changes become effective upon posting to this website. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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We encourage users to periodically review this page for updates.

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13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please email us at contact@eldercaresocietyofindiana.com