At InstPhil.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. By using InstPhil.org, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read this document carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we treat it.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information: When you visit our site, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our content, we may collect personal information from you, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
B. Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personal information automatically when you interact with our site. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time spent on our site. This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve our services.
C. Cookies: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and provide personalized content. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
A. To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to deliver the content and services you request, such as sending newsletters or responding to inquiries. We may also use your information to improve our website, develop new features, and enhance the overall user experience.
B. Communication: We may use your personal information to contact you with newsletters, updates, or promotional materials that may be of interest to you. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided in the emails.
C. Analytics: We use non-personal information for analytical purposes, such as understanding visitor behavior, monitoring website performance, and identifying trends. This helps us make informed decisions about how to improve our content and services.
D. Legal Compliance: We may use or disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, protect our rights or the rights of others, and ensure the safety and security of our site and users.
3. How We Share Your Information
A. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These service providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
B. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our site of any such change in ownership or control.
C. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, investigate fraud, or respond to government requests.
D. Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data with third parties for marketing, advertising, research, or other purposes. This data does not identify you personally.
4. Security of Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
A. Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update your personal information. If you would like to review, correct, or delete any information you have provided to us, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
B. Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
C. Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.
D. Do Not Track: Our website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from your browser. However, you can adjust your browser settings to limit tracking.
6. Third-Party Links
InstPhil.org may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
InstPhil.org is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised. Your continued use of the site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
InstPhil.org
651 Scenicview Drive
Longview, TX 75601
Thank you for trusting InstPhil.org with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience on our site is both safe and inspiring.