The short version: We collect only what we need to operate IMTPA. We don't sell your data. We don't share it with advertisers. You can ask us to remove your information at any time.
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1.Who We Are
The Illinois Massage Therapy Professional Association (IMTPA) is a professional association based in Illinois. We operate the website at www.imtpa.org and manage membership through the Joinit platform.
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at info@imtpa.org.
2.Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
- Membership registration: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, professional credentials, employer or school name, job title, and social media profiles (optional)
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content
- Event or CE registrations: Name, email, and any information required for specific events
Information collected automatically:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, and referring URLs — collected via website analytics tools
- Cookies: Small data files placed on your device to help the site function and to understand how visitors use it (see Section 6)
Information from third parties:
- When you join or renew through Joinit, Joinit may share membership and payment confirmation information with us. We do not receive your full payment card details.
3.How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and manage your IMTPA membership
- Communicate with you about your membership, renewals, and account matters
- Send advocacy updates, newsletters, and IMTPA news (you may opt out at any time)
- Display your listing in the member directory (for applicable membership tiers)
- Organize and administer events, webinars, and continuing education offerings
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Improve our website and understand how it is being used
- Comply with legal obligations
We will not use your information for purposes that are materially different from those listed above without providing you notice and, where required, obtaining your consent.
5.Member Directory
Professional and Founding Professional members may be listed in IMTPA's public Find a Therapist directory. This listing may include your name, credentials, city, and contact information you have provided.
By joining at these tiers, you consent to this listing. If you would like to be removed from the directory, or to update your listing information, please contact us at info@imtpa.org.
Sponsor-tier members may have their organization name and website displayed in a sponsor recognition section of the Site.
6.Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use it.
Types of cookies we may use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function (e.g., session management)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic patterns and improve the Site (e.g., Google Analytics or similar). These collect anonymized data about page views and usage.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site. We do not use cookies to serve you advertisements or track you across other websites.
7.Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active, and for a reasonable period thereafter to fulfill any legal or operational obligations.
If you cancel your membership or request deletion of your data, we will remove your personal information from our active records within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (such as resolving disputes or maintaining financial records).
8.Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Opt out of communications: Unsubscribe from IMTPA email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly
- Directory removal: Request removal from the member directory at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@imtpa.org. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
9.Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Membership applications and payments are processed through Joinit, which maintains its own security standards.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use a strong, unique password for any accounts associated with IMTPA.
10.Children's Privacy
This Site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at info@imtpa.org and we will promptly delete it.
11.Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site or your membership after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12.Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Illinois Massage Therapy Professional Association (IMTPA)
Email: info@imtpa.org
Website: www.imtpa.org