General Resources

Effective Date: September 16, 2026

The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit IESA.org.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

   We may collect the following types of information:

   1. Personal Information
      • When voluntarily submitted via forms (e.g., contact us, event registration, email sign-ups)
      • May include: name, email address, school affiliation, or phone number
   2. Non-Personal Information
      • Browser type, device type, operating system
      • Pages visited and time spent on the site
      • IP address and general location (used for analytics purposes)
   3. Cookies and Tracking
      • We use cookies to enhance your experience and collect anonymous analytics data
      • Third-party services like Google Analytics may also use cookies
   
   
   

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2. How We Use Your Information

   We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

   • Responding to inquiries or support requests
   • Sending event updates, announcements, or newsletters (only with your consent)
   • Improving website functionality and user experience
   • Ensuring site security and detecting potential misuse
   
   
   

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3. How We Share Your Information

   We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data in these limited circumstances:

   • With trusted service providers (e.g., email or hosting platforms) under strict confidentiality
   • When required by law or to protect IESA's legal rights
   • In aggregate form (e.g., usage statistics) that does not identify individuals
   
   
   

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4. Your Choices

   You may:

   • Disable cookies in your browser (note: this may affect functionality)
   
   
   

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5. Links to Other Websites

   IESA.org may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites. Please review their policies separately.

   
   
   

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6. Data Security

   We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including SSL encryption and secure servers. However, no system is 100% secure, and users transmit data at their own risk.

   
   
   

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7. Changes to This Policy

   We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with an updated effective date.

   
   
   

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8. Contact Us

   If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact:

   Illinois Elementary School Association
   1015 Maple Hill Rd.
   Bloomington, IL 61705
   iesa@IESA.org