IATP PRIVACY POLICY

The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) values and respects your privacy and is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all our customers. We want to assure you that we do not share your personal information with third parties. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us. IATP uses your personal data to provide and improve our services. By using IATP services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION COLLECTION:

We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you use our services, subscribe to our mailing list, or contact us.

Automatically Collected Information: We collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and other usage data through cookies and similar technologies.

We do not sell, rent, or share this information with any third parties.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION:

The information collected is used solely for communicating with you as the intended party. We do not share or sell your personal information with external parties for marketing or any other purposes. Additionally, no mobile or text messaging consent information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We may use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services and to respond to your requests.
  • To Communicate: We may use your email address, phone number, or primary address for information related to our services. You will only receive updates from our mailing list if you have intentionally subscribed to it or have permitted us to contact you. To unsubscribe from our mailing list contact ict@iltech.org. 
  • To Analyze and Personalize: We may use your information to analyze user trends and to personalize your experience on our website.

SMS DISCLOSURE

By reaching us by SMS, you agree to receive recurring messages from IATP. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency depends on your interactions and preferences. You can reply STOP to opt-out of future messages.

No mobile or messaging consent information will be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Your personal information is kept confidential and is not disclosed to any outside organizations, except as required by law or with your explicit consent. We may disclose your personal Information under the following limited circumstances:

  • We have obtained your consent.
  • We need to enforce our Terms of Service.
  • We respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes, or to establish or exercise our legal rights, or the legal rights of others, or defend against legal claims.
  • When we believe it is necessary to disclose personal information to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, potential threats to anyone’s physical safety, violations of IATP Terms of Service, or as otherwise required by law.

We may share aggregated, non-identifiable information with others without further notice to you, such as the total number of people who used the Service in a specific month, or the total number of messages sent during a particular period.

DATA RETENTION

We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will also retain and use your Personal Information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our Service may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance and improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect information about your activity on our websites. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the page or service.

We are not responsible for the actions of any third-party web sites. We encourage you to read the posted privacy statement of any site you visit.

Credit Card Transactions

Credit card transactions are handled by third-party financial institutions, who receive the credit card number and other personal identifying information only to verify the credit card numbers and process transactions. The financial institutions adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards found at www.pcisecuritystandards.org

YOUR CHOICES:

You have the right to delete your information. If you have any concerns or questions about your data, please contact us at:

Ph:217-522-7985

Email: iatp@iltech.org

701 N Walnut St, Springfield Il 62702

Policy Changes:

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated to you, and your continued use of our services implies your acceptance of the updated policy. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.

Last updated: 4/7/26