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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: January 01, 2025

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The Professional Association Leaders Network (PALN), operated by Professional Association Leaders Network (referred to herein as "PALN," "we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our members, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

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1. Information We Collect

 

We collect information directly from you when you register for membership, sign up for our mailing list, register for an event, or communicate with us.

A. Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, business phone number, and mobile phone number.

  • Membership & Account Data: Username, password (encrypted), and membership level.

  • Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely via a third-party payment processor; we do not store full credit card numbers).

B. Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers (collected via cookies and analytics).

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2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use the collected information for the following legitimate business purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide and manage your membership, grant access to The Leadership Library and member-exclusive events, and process payments.

  • Communication: To send newsletters, updates, event information, and administrative notices.

  • Networking: To facilitate peer-to-peer connections within the PALN membership directory (consent obtained separately during registration).

  • Improvement: To monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the functionality and content of our website, The PALS Cast, and member resources.

  • Security: To protect the security and integrity of our website, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

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3. Sharing Your Information

 

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, website hosting, email delivery, event registration). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

  • Industry Partners (Optional Directory): With your explicit consent during registration, your name and company information may be shared with PALN Industry Partners to facilitate professional connections.

  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PALN, our members, or the public.

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4. Data Security

 

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your PII from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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5. Your Choices and Rights

 

  • Access and Correction: Members can review and update their personal information by logging into their account profile on the PALN website.

  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email. You will still receive essential administrative communications regarding your membership.

  • Cookie Control: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies.

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6. Children's Privacy

 

The PALN website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect PII from children. If we become aware that we have collected PII from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

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7. Changes to This Policy

 

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy and, in some cases, by sending you an email notification or posting a notice on our website homepage.

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8. Contact Information

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Professional Association Leaders Network (PALN) Email: hoa@paln.com

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