Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Statement is designed to help you understand how we at the Affordable Housing Investors Council (AHIC) collect and use your personal information when you visit our website (www.ahic.org) and purchase AHIC products and services online. By signing up for our services and by using our website, you consent to our collection, use, disclosure and all other types of processing of your Personal Data as described in this Policy.
The Data We Collect
AHIC collects personal information to deliver a superior level of customer service. We use this information to facilitate online transactions and allow users access to members-only features, AHIC collects certain information. In addition, your personal information helps us keep you posted on the latest meetings, products and events you may be interested in.
Categories of personal data collected by us could include:
- Contact information, such as name, email, addresses, telephone numbers, dietary restrictions, membership IDs;
- Financial information (credit card number)
- Professional information, such as role in your firm, areas of expertise, etc.
- Event attendance data
- Sponsorship commitments
- Any other information we may ask you for, or you choose to provide.
AHIC understands the importance of minimizing the amount of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) data it maintains and retains such data only as long as necessary.
AHIC will not ask our permission to collect or use aggregate information about website visitors or users of our products and services since aggregate data does not identify you as a specific individual.
How We Use Your Data
We may process your Personal Data for the purposes of:
- registering you as a member of our association;
- enabling your use of the features of our Website;
- handling dues and fee billings for membership, events, and other association business;
- retaining statistical information about your involvement, activity, and dues/fee payment;
- tracking purchases;
- tracking event attendance and committee membership;
- listing your contact details so that other members can connect with you
- scheduling volunteer activity;
- featuring news articles/press releases related to your association activity;
- accounting;
- responding to your inquiries, and/or other requests or questions; and
- periodically sending you newsletters and other marketing materials.
Sharing Your Data
We do not share your email with anyone outside of AHIC and its contractors. We do not rent or sell your email to other companies.
We may share your Personal Data with other entities for, solely to enable them to perform the service for us. Such third-parties may include those providing:
- association management software;
- web development services;
- hosting services;
- cloud storage services;
- IT support services;
- analytics services;
- customer support services;
- payment services; and
- any other type of external services we might need for us to be able to operate our Website and to provide you with our services.
These organizations have their own privacy and collection practices and AHIC is not responsible for their independent policies. At times, we may be required by law or litigation to disclose your personal information. We may also disclose information about you if we determine that for national security, law enforcement or other issues of public important, the disclosure is necessary.
How You Can Access or Correct Your Information
You can access all your PII information that is collected online and maintain it via the Member’s Area of our website. We use this procedure to better safeguard your information. To protect your privacy, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.
How to Opt-Out of AHIC Electronic Communications
We may send you information about our programs, products and services via email. If you no longer wish to receive our email newsletter or promotional messages, you may opt-out of receiving these communications by following the “unsubscribe” instructions in the e-mail message or contact us at info@ahic.org
Request for Data Removal
If you would like your PII removed from our systems, email us at info@ahic.org.
Use of Cookies
Like many websites, AHIC uses “cookies,” which are small amounts of text stored on your computer, and other technologies to help us improve site navigation, analyze its use and assist in our marketing efforts.
The use of cookies is standard, so your browser may be set to accept cookies. If you would prefer not to accept cookies, you can alter the configuration of your browser to reject all or some cookies. Note that if you reject certain cookies, you may not be able to access all the features of our website.
For more information about the types of cookies we use, and to customize your preferences, please see our Cookies Policy.
Links
AHIC’s website contains links to other sites. AHIC is not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected on our website.
Information Security
AHIC will take every precaution to protect your personal information. All personal information collected on individuals will be kept confidential and in a secure environment. Access to personal information will be restricted to only those personnel with a legitimate business purpose.
Contact Us
AHIC welcomes your comments and questions about the website, your experience with our site and services, and our Privacy Policy. You can contact us at info@ahic.org.