IAHSS is committed to respecting your privacy. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to explain how we will use any personal data we collect about you, the rights you have over any personal data we hold about you, and to tell you about the policies and procedures that we have in place to respect your privacy and keep your personal data secure.

Why we collect personal information?
In order for IAHSS to provide you with information about our products and services, relevant industry information, events and business opportunities we need to collect personal data for correspondence and service provision.

What information do we collect?
We only collect personal information that is appropriate for the purposes mentioned above and that will not constitute an invasion of privacy. This may include:
• Your name
• Your postal address
• Your phone and email details
• Your photograph (for example IAHSS volunteers)
• Your dietary requirements for event attendance
• Demographic information you provide by filling in web/registration/survey forms
• Information about your employment
• Feedback or quotes in relation to any IAHSS service you may access

Who might we share this information with?
IAHSS data processors (third parties) are required to keep all personal data securely and to only use such data in the process of delivering services to IAHSS. Once delivery of the service is complete they are required to dispose of all the data in line with IAHSS procedures and the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

How will we use your data?
IAHSS collects your data so that we can:
• Process your order and manage your account.
• Email you with special offers on other products and services we think you might like.
• IAHSS may share your data with other organizations so that they may offer you their products and services.
• When IAHSS processes your order, it may send your data to, and also use the resulting information from, credit reference agencies to prevent fraudulent purchases.

How long do we keep hold of this information?
IAHSS will not hold personal information longer than is necessary. IAHSS is required to retain certain information in accordance with the law, such as information for tax and audit purposes.

How can I access the information you hold about me?
IAHSS can confirm what personal information we hold as well as inform you of your rights as an individual under GDPR. Please see contact details below.

What are the consequences of not providing personal information?
If you chose not to provide personal information, IAHSS will not be able to keep you informed of, or provide you access to, developments and opportunities.

Links to other web sites
This privacy notice does not cover external links within any of IAHSS's web sites.

Cookies
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology
For further information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?
IAHSS uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:
• Keeping you signed in
• Understanding how you use our website
• Providing relevant content

What types of cookies do we use?
There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:
• Functionality – IAHSS uses these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.
• Advertising – IAHSS uses these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address. IAHSS sometimes shares some limited aspects of this data with third parties for advertising purposes. We may also share online data collected through cookies with outside advertising companies . This means that when you visit another website, you may be shown advertising based on your browsing patterns on our website.

How to manage cookies
You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

Privacy and GPDR contact

IAHSS may change this policy at any time and will advise accordingly.

Contact: Nancy Felesena
IAHSS

The information on this page was last updated on April 14, 2021.