Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026. This Privacy Policy describes how IISPA collects, uses, and protects your information.
1. Data We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, including name, email, profile details, and certification-related data. We also collect usage data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and authentication logs. Payment information is processed by third-party providers and is not stored on our servers.
2. How We Use Data
We use your data to deliver and improve our services, process certifications, manage membership, send transactional and optional marketing communications, comply with legal obligations, and maintain security. We may use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics and research.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) under contractual obligations. We may disclose data when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Certification and audit records may be retained for longer periods as required by our policies.
5. Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments. No method of transmission over the internet is fully secure; we strive to protect your information to the best of our ability.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data, and to data portability. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@iispa.org.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, session management, and analytics. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the platform or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@iispa.org.