At the Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association (MMHCA), we respect and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect from users of our website ("Site"), how we use, share, and protect that information, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information when you visit and interact with our Site, including:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information may include, but is not limited to:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Membership details (if applicable)
Payment information (for membership dues or event registration)

We collect this information when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you register for membership, sign up for newsletters, or participate in events.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information may include:

Browser type and version
IP address
Time and date of access
Pages visited
Device type and operating system

This information is collected automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 7).

2. How We Use Your Information

MMHCA may use your information for the following purposes:

To Provide Services: To process your membership, event registration, or respond to inquiries.
Communication: To send you information related to membership benefits, newsletters, event announcements, or other relevant updates.
Improving Our Site: To analyze how visitors use our Site and improve user experience.
Payment Processing: To process payments for memberships, events, or donations (we use secure third-party payment processors).
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

3. How We Share Your Information

MMHCA does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

With Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Site, process payments, or perform services on our behalf. These providers are required to protect your information and may only use it for the services they are contracted to provide.
With Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us explicit consent to do so.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask for corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails or newsletters by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the communications.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations or retention requirements.
Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that collect non-personal information about your visit.

Types of Cookies: We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted).
Purpose of Cookies: Cookies help us analyze site traffic, remember your preferences, and improve site functionality.

You can control cookie settings through your browser and opt out of certain tracking technologies. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, which are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

MMHCA reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us.

By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Site.