Privacy Policy
Effective: March 2026
The Association of Independent School Admission Professionals (“AISAP,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, event participants, website visitors, and other individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information.
1. Information We Collect
AISAP may collect personal information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
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Name, title, organization, and contact information
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School and professional membership information
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Event registrations and professional development participation
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Certification activity and continuing education records
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Payment and billing information (processed securely through third-party providers)
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Communications submitted via email, forms, or other channels
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website or use AISAP’s online services, we may collect:
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IP address
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Browser and device type
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Pages visited and usage patterns
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Information from Digital Platforms
AISAP uses secure third-party systems (including association management, learning management, and community platforms) that may collect:
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Account credentials
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Course participation data
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Certification activity
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Event attendance records
2. How We Use Personal Information
AISAP uses personal information to:
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Administer individual and school-based membership accounts and benefits, recognizing that individuals may maintain personal professional records independent of their affiliated institution
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Process event registrations and payments
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Deliver educational programs, courses, and certifications
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Provide access to member communities, career resources, and digital platforms, which may be accessed by individuals in either their personal or institutionally affiliated capacity
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Issue certificates and continuing education credits
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Communicate about programs, events, and member services
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Improve website functionality and user experience
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
AISAP does not sell personal information.
3. Sharing of Information
AISAP may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers that support operations, including:
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Association management systems
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Learning management systems
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Community platforms
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Website hosting providers
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Email and productivity tools
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Payment processors
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Analytics services
These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard information.
AISAP may also disclose information if required by law or in response to lawful requests.
4. Data Security
AISAP implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:
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Secure hosting environments
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Encrypted connections (SSL)
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Role-based access controls
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Vendor security review practices
While AISAP takes reasonable and industry-standard steps to protect personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
5. Data Retention
AISAP retains personal information as long as necessary to:
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Provide services
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Maintain membership and certification records
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Comply with legal obligations
When no longer needed, information is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Cookies and Analytics
AISAP uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze website traffic. Analytics tools may collect information about how users interact with the site.
Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features may not function properly.
7. Use of Artificial Intelligence
AISAP does not sell personal information or use personal information to train proprietary artificial intelligence systems. Limited automated tools may be used to improve operations and member services.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access personal information
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion where applicable
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Opt out of certain communications
You may opt out of marketing communications using unsubscribe links or by contacting AISAP directly.
In cases where personal information is associated with an institutional membership (such as a school), authorized representatives of that institution may update or manage certain organizational records. However, AISAP maintains individual professional records (such as certification, course participation, and credentials) independently, and such records are not removed solely due to changes in institutional affiliation.
9. Children’s Privacy
AISAP’s services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. External Links
AISAP’s website may contain links to third-party websites. AISAP is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
11. Updates to This Policy
AISAP may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Association of Independent School Admission Professionals (AISAP)
203-421-7051
info@aisap.org
