Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 31, 2025
The Iowa Association of Adoption Agencies (“IAAA”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Information We Collect
When you use our Membership Contact Form, we collect:
- Name
- Email Address
- Message Content
This information is collected solely for the purpose of responding to your membership inquiry.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Remember preferences during your visit
Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide only to contact you regarding membership to the Iowa Association of Adoption Agencies.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
- We only share data as necessary to operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, security services).
Automated Spam Detection
Messages submitted through the Membership Contact Form may be checked through an automated spam detection service to protect the site from unwanted or harmful submissions.
Who We Share Your Data With
Your form submissions may be:
- Processed by our website hosting provider
- Checked by spam prevention and security services (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA)
We do not share your personal information with any other organizations, except as required by law.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Information submitted through the Membership Contact Form (name, email address, and message) is stored securely within our website system and retained indefinitely for administrative, legal, and record-keeping purposes.
Google reCAPTCHA
This site uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and abuse.
- Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Service
- reCAPTCHA helps ensure that form submissions are made by humans, not automated programs
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you submit through our website. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Consent
By submitting the membership contact form, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out through our Membership Contact form on the website.