Privacy

Privacy

Personal information

IAPO will only use any personal information you send us for the purposes for which you provide it. For example, we collect your information, where you choose to provide it to us, for newsletter sign-up, membership sign-up, administration and development of the website and IAPO services. 

All employees who have access to your personal data and are associated with the handling of that data are obliged to respect the confidentiality of your personal data. IAPO aims to keep the information we have about you accurate and up to date. If, however, you find errors or inaccuracies in your data, we will erase, complete or amend that information upon request.

IAPO will not sell, rent, distribute or otherwise make user data commercially available to any third party. 

 

Cookies

The internet (IP) address, browser type, and any referral information provided by your browser when you use this site are logged. This information will be used by IAPO to collect broad usage statistics, to help us improve the site and diagnose technical problems.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. 

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. Site search is also handled by Google. Google's privacy policy applies to the data collected.  

Payment transactions

We use Paypal for transactions. You can see their terms and conditions here.

Various pages on the site such as news articles feature a sharing toolbar on the left side of the screen. This is provided by Addthis and clicks are recorded for the purpose of improving IAPO’s content and website use. You can refer to the Addthis privacy policy for more details.   

Website content

References and links contained within this website to organizations, websites and events which are not under the control of IAPO should not be construed as endorsements by IAPO. Referenced Information is provided for convenience of reference only and its provision is not intended as a warranty of any type regarding the Referenced Information or any information referenced at any such website. 

Referenced Information within this website is for informational purposes only.  It is not intended as medical advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals. 

Any reviews, opinions, and recommendations contained within this site are not necessarily those of IAPO or endorsed by IAPO. IAPO cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from the use of any Referenced Information or the inclusion of any Referenced Information within the site.

Get in touch

If you have any concerns about the use of your personal data, please contact us.