Privacy Policy

The New York State Perinatal Association (“NYSPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://nysperinatal.org/ (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding information collection, use, and disclosure when you visit or interact with the Website. By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information, primarily when you voluntarily provide it or through automated means.

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal information when interacting with the Website, such as:

Joining as a member
Registering for conferences or events
Contacting us
Subscribing to updates (if available)

This may include:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Payment information (if donating or registering for paid events)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we (or our hosting provider) may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time and date of visit

This occurs through server logs for site functionality and security.

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses minimal cookies, primarily essential ones for basic functionality (e.g., session management if required for forms).

We have integrated Google Analytics via the Google Site Kit plugin for potential site improvement insights. However, we have explicitly disabled Google Analytics tracking by default using an opt-out mechanism. This means:

No usage data is sent to Google.
No Google Analytics cookies are set or used for tracking purposes.

The Google Analytics script (gtag.js) may still load from Google’s servers, which could transmit your IP address to Google during the script request, but no further analytics data is collected or processed.

We do not use cookies for advertising, third-party tracking, or non-essential analytics.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. For more on Google’s practices, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and improve Website services
Process memberships, event registrations, or donations
Communicate with you (e.g., confirmations, updates about perinatal health initiatives)
Respond to inquiries
Maintain site security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations

We do not use Google Analytics data because tracking is disabled.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with:

Service providers (e.g., payment processors for donations, email services for communications) under confidentiality agreements
Law enforcement or authorities if required by law
Successors in case of merger or reorganization (unlikely for a non-profit)

Due to the disabled Google Analytics configuration, no usage data is shared with Google for analytics purposes. Any script load request to Google’s servers is minimal and not used for tracking.

If event registration or donations involve third-party platforms, their privacy policies will apply.

4. Third-Party Services

The Website integrates Google Site Kit, which connects to Google services (including Analytics). As noted, Analytics tracking is disabled. Any links to external sites (e.g., for payments or registrations) are subject to those sites’ privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online transmission is completely secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Contact us if you believe we have such information, and we will delete it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal information
Opt out of communications

Residents of certain jurisdictions (e.g., New York or under applicable laws like CCPA/CPRA) may have additional rights.

8. International Users

The Website is hosted in the United States. Information may be processed there, subject to U.S. laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests: New York State Perinatal Association info@nysperinatal.org (or other contact from site) Vestal, New York 13850

Thank you for supporting our mission to improve maternal and infant health in New York State.