Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Louisiana Psychological Association (“LPA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [website address] (the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Complete membership applications
• Register for events, workshops, or continuing education courses
• Submit inquiries through our contact forms
• Make payments for membership dues or event registrations

The personal information we may collect includes:

• Name
• Email address
• Postal address
• Phone number
• Professional credentials and licensure information
• Payment information (credit card details are processed by secure third-party payment processors)
• Demographic information related to your professional practice

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, our servers may automatically log standard data provided by your web browser. This may include:

• Your device’s IP address
• Your browser type and version
• Pages you visit
• Time and date of your visit
• Time spent on each page
• Referring website addresses

We may also collect information through cookies and similar technologies. Please see our Cookie Policy for more information.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Site
• Process membership applications and renewals
• Communicate with you about events, continuing education opportunities, and other news
• Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
• Send administrative information, such as updates to our policies
• Process payments and send billing information
• Prevent fraudulent transactions and monitor against theft
• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our policies and protect our rights and interests

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other business partners who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and hosting services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information from accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
• Withdrawing your consent where we rely on consent to process your information
• Requesting restriction of processing of your personal information
• Data portability
• Objecting to processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on our Site with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Louisiana Psychological Association
P.O. Box 6494
Metairie, Louisiana 70009

Special Notice for California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. To learn more about your California privacy rights, please visit our CCPA Privacy Notice for California Residents.

Special Notice for European Economic Area (EEA) Residents

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To learn more about your data protection rights, please visit our GDPR Privacy Notice for EEA Residents.