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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 28, 2025
 Last Updated: August 28, 2025

The International Society for Autism (“ISA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use internationalsocietyforautism.org (the “Site”).

1) Information We Collect
  • Information You Provide: When you complete forms (e.g., inquiries, event registrations, donations), you may provide name, email, phone, organization, address, and message details.
  • Automatically Collected Data: We (and service providers) may collect IP address, device identifiers, browser type, pages viewed, referral URLs, and timestamps via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
  • Accessibility Tools: Our ADA widget may process technical data necessary to provide its functions (e.g., remembering user accessibility preferences).

     

2) How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and user experience (including accessibility);
  • Respond to inquiries submitted through the Contact form;
  • Send administrative or mission-related communications you request;
  • Manage events, programs, and donations;
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, security risks, and comply with applicable laws.

     

3) Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, our legal bases include consent (e.g., optional communications), performance of a contract (e.g., processing registrations you initiate), legitimate interests (e.g., Site security, analytics), and compliance with legal obligations.

4) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functions, preferences (including accessibility settings), and aggregated analytics. You can manage cookies via your browser settings. If required by your jurisdiction, we will present a consent banner.

5) Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers/Vendors that host the Site, provide analytics, accessibility tools, mailing, or payment processing, bound by contractual confidentiality;
  • Event/Program Partners (only as needed to provide a service you request);
  • Legal/Compliance recipients where required by law, regulation, or to protect rights and safety.

     

6) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law, then delete or de-identify it.

7) Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to: access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal data; object to or restrict processing; and withdraw consent for optional uses. To exercise rights, contact us via the Contact form or by mail (Section 12). If you unsubscribe from communications, we will stop sending them.

8) Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or a higher age where required by local law) without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us to delete it.

9) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10) International Transfers

If you access the Site outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries that may have different data protection laws. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs).

11) California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)

For California residents, we do not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA. We collect: identifiers (e.g., name, email), internet activity (e.g., Site usage), and professional information (if provided). We use and disclose this information as described above. California residents may exercise rights to know, access, delete, correct, and limit use of sensitive data (if any) by contacting us as set out below. We do not discriminate for exercising CCPA/CPRA rights.

12) How to Contact Us
  • Mailing Address: 3275 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
  • Preferred Method: Use the Contact form on our Contact page. 
13) Accessibility & ADA Statement

We strive to make our Site accessible to all users and have implemented an ADA widget to support a range of accessibility needs. If you need an accommodation or encounter an accessibility issue, please contact us via the Contact form or by mail. We will review your request and respond promptly.

14) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent changes. Your continued use of the Site signifies acceptance of the revised Policy.