The Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA CONNECTICUT) website is controlled and operated in whole or in part by AIA CONNECTICUT from its offices in Connecticut. AIA CONNECTICUT makes no representation that these materials are appropriate or available for use outside the territory of the US. Users outside of the US who access the AIA CONNECTICUT website do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. The AIA CONNECTICUT reserves the right in its sole discretion to refuse or terminate access to its website at any time.

AIA CONNECTICUT reserves the right to amend these Terms of Use at its discretion. Your ongoing website use will be considered as acceptance of any modified Terms of Use. If any future changes are unacceptable to you, it is advisable to discontinue using the website.

The AIA CONNECTICUT website, owned by AIA CONNECTICUT, holds ownership (or licenses) for all materials on the site, including wallpaper, characters, artwork, icons, graphics, music, text, and other content (“Content”), as well as the HTML, CGI, and other code and scripts in any format used to implement the site (“Code”). Except as expressly permitted by these rules and the instructions for each section of any part of the website, you are prohibited from copying, modifying, uploading, downloading, transmitting, (re)publishing, or otherwise distributing any Code or Content from these sites.

You are prohibited from altering or utilizing the Content or Code received from these sites for purposes other than those explicitly permitted. Engaging in such activities will violate AIA CONNECTICUT’s copyright and other proprietary rights. AIA CONNECTICUT’s fulfillment of this agreement is subject to prevailing laws and legal processes. Nothing in this agreement undermines AIA CONNECTICUT’s right to comply with law enforcement requests or requirements related to the user’s utilization of these sites or the information gathered by AIA CONNECTICUT in connection with such use.

AIA Connecticut (referred to as the “Company”) is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy is crafted to clarify the information we collect, how we utilize it, the protective measures in place, and to empower you to make informed decisions while using our Service. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, this Privacy Policy applies to any website referencing it, all Company websites, and any data collected by the Company across affiliated and unaffiliated sites.

In the context of this Agreement, “Service” denotes the Company’s service accessible via our website at AIAConnecticut.org or through our mobile application. The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” pertain to the Company, while “You” refers to you as a user of the Service.

CONSENT

By utilizing our Service, you acknowledge your acceptance of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Furthermore, you explicitly agree to the collection, storage, utilization, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the provisions outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your acceptance extends to the policies and practices described herein, not only when using our Service but also when availing services on affiliated and unaffiliated sites.

With each visit to our website or usage of the Service, and whenever you voluntarily furnish us with information, you affirm your consent to collecting, using, and disclosing the provided information. Additionally, as detailed in this Privacy Policy, you grant consent to receiving emails or other forms of contact. Whether or not you register or establish any form of account with us, this Privacy Policy applies to all users of the website and the Service.

Use of Your Likeness or Image

Participation in AIA Connecticut events signifies your consent to including your and your guest(s)’ image or voice in event-related digital and print reproductions (photo/video/etc.). If you have special requests or disagree with this, kindly contact us at communications@aiact.org

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We gather “Non-Personal Information” and “Personal Information” about you. “Non-personal information encompasses data that cannot personally identify you, such as anonymous usage details, general demographic information, referring/exit pages and URLs, platform types, preferences submitted, and preferences generated based on the data provided, along with the number of clicks. “Personal Information includes details that can personally identify you, such as your name, address, and email address.

Moreover, we may track information from your browser or our mobile application while using the Service. This includes the originating website (referred to as the “referring URL”), the type of browser and device used, the access time and date, and other details that do not personally identify you. We utilize this information to operate the service, maintain its quality, provide general usage statistics, and perform other business purposes. We employ cookies—small text files containing an anonymous unique identifier to achieve this. These cookies are sent from our servers to a user’s browser and are stored on the user’s computer hard drive. Sending a cookie enables us to collect Non-Personal Information and record user preferences when utilizing our services, individually and in aggregate. The Company may utilize persistent and session cookies, with persistent cookies remaining on your computer until deleted, while session cookies expire upon closing your browser. Persistent cookies can be removed by following your Internet browser’s instructions. Disabling cookies may impact the proper functioning of some areas of the Service.

HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION

Personal Information: We generally do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your Personal Information with third parties without your consent. We may share your Personal Information with vendors and other third-party providers performing services for the Company. Generally, the vendors and third-party providers we use will only collect, use, and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide for the Company.  For example, when you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery, or return a purchase, you consent to our collecting and using such personal information for that specific purpose, including by transmitting such information to our vendors (and their service providers) performing these services for the Company.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information that we are required to provide to them in order to use their services.  We recommend that you read these privacy policies to understand how such providers will handle your Personal Information.

In addition, we may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law or if you violate our Terms of Use.

Non-Personal Information Usage: Generally, we utilize Non-Personal Information to enhance the Service and tailor the user experience. Additionally, we aggregate non-personal data to monitor trends and analyze patterns in service utilization. This Privacy Policy imposes no restrictions on our utilization or disclosure of Non-Personal Information, and we retain the discretion to share such information with partners, advertisers, and third parties.

DATA PROTECTION MEASURES

We implement reasonable precautions and adhere to industry best practices to safeguard your Personal Information, aiming to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. It is important to acknowledge that while these measures are in place, they do not guarantee absolute immunity against breaches. By using our Service, you acknowledge and agree to assume associated risks.

USER RIGHTS REGARDING PERSONAL INFORMATION

You have the right to prevent us from contacting you for marketing purposes at any time. If you receive promotional communications via MembershipWorks™, a Service operated by SourceFound, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions in each promotional email. Despite your promotional preferences, we may continue to send administrative emails, such as periodic updates to our Privacy Policy.

MEMBERSHIPWORKS

Our Service is hosted by MembershipWorks™, operated by SourceFound, Inc. (“MembershipWorks”). Your information, including Personal Information, may be stored on MembershipWork’s servers. By using the Service, you consent to MembershipWorks collecting, disclosing, storing, and using your Personal Information in line with MembershipWorks’s privacy policy available at https://membershipworks.com/tos/.

SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND APPLICATIONS

AIA Connecticut links to third-party sites and applications (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter) that may have different privacy policies. AIA Connecticut is not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites, including the use of cookies and data collection methods.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

While our Service may include links to other websites or applications, this Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites or applications, and users are encouraged to review the privacy statements of those sites before use.

AGE OF CONSENT

By using the Service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.

PRIVACY POLICY CHANGES

The Company reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. It is your responsibility to check for updates periodically. If you disagree with any changes, cease access to the website.

MERGER OR ACQUISITION

Your Personal Information may be transferred in the event of a business transaction (e.g., merger or acquisition). By using the Service, you acknowledge and consent to such transfers as permitted by this Privacy Policy.

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS & OPTING OUT

We may send Service-related announcements via email; you cannot opt out of these non-promotional communications. We may also communicate with you based on the provided Personal Information, responding to inquiries and managing your account. If you wish to opt out of promotional communications, follow the instructions in each update or communication.

CONTACT US & WITHDRAWING CONSENT

For inquiries or to withdraw consent for Personal Information collection, contact us at communications@aiact.org.

Last updated:  March 6, 2024