USIHC Privacy Policy

Introduction

The United States Icelandic Horse Congress (USIHC) adheres to the highest standards in protecting the privacy of our members and our website visitors. We handle all information, including member information, transactions, and correspondence, with the utmost discretion.

This Privacy Policy explains the privacy practices for the USIHC website at icelandics.org. Please note that our site is also accessible via multiple alternative URLs, including usihc.com and usihc.org. This Privacy Policy applies to all URLs that lead/link to our primary site at icelandics.org.

Our Privacy Policy tells you what information we collect via icelandics.org, how we protect that information, and what choices you have about how your personal information is used. We urge you to read this entire Privacy Policy so you will understand our commitment to you and your privacy and how you can participate in that safeguarding your data.

If you have any questions about the USIHC or its Privacy Policy, you may contact us via mail or email at the following postal and email addresses:

United States Icelandic Horse Congress
c/o Kari Pietsch-Wangard
300 South Sawyer Road
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
USA
info@icelandics.org

Collection of Information

The USIHC website collects the following four types of information:

Personal Data
Demographic Information
Technical and Site Usage Information
Submitted or Posted Information

Some of the functions and services offered through icelandics.org require you to provide Personal Data (e.g., your name, billing and shipping addresses, email address, phone number, birth year for junior/youth members, the name of your farm or business, the names and relationships of family members for family memberships, payment details). We use your Personal Data for consumer and membership purposes, including processing membership applications, answering inquiries about USIHC services, resolving technical issues, registering horses, placing classified ads, or answering general questions.

We use your Personal Data to process membership applications, to maintain member records, to communicate with members, to register horses, to share details about upcoming events (e.g., horse shows, clinics, workshops, meetings, horse expos and trade shows including Icelandic horse displays or demonstrations) and to distribute materials produced by the USIHC and/or its affiliated regional clubs or third-party partners (e.g., meeting minutes, membership and horse registration forms, the Quarterly magazine, WorldFengur access information, awards, educational programs, pleasure riding programs, and our Rider Badge program).

We may collect Demographic Information, such as your gender, age or ZIP code to help us plan how to enhance our website content and functionality and to make decisions about other services that might be useful to USIHC members.

We may collect Technical and Site Usage Information (e.g., which browser or device you use to access our site or which site you came from before visiting our site). If you are using a mobile app, we may collect information about your location if you have that service option enabled on your device). This information is used to ensure the optimal functioning and security of our website and to improve our ability to assist you with technical issues that may arise when you use our site.

Submitted or Posted Information includes any information you send to us or post in a publicly accessible location on our site, as well as emails, texts, instant messages, or other communications you send to us. Posts in public areas of the site will be shared with other site users as designated at each posting location on the site. Some posting areas are accessible to all site visitors; others are accessible to members only. Please note that you are responsible for reading all on-site notifications related to the accessibility of your posts and for understanding who may view any post you voluntarily submit.

We may retain emails, texts, instant messages or other digital or print communications you send to us to enable us to respond to your inquiries and to improve our services and technical offerings.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection:

The USIHC has a strong commitment to protecting the privacy of children and youths. No personal information should be submitted or posted at icelandics.org by individuals 17 years of age or younger without written permission from a parent or legal guardian. Personal Data required to secure youth memberships for individuals 17 years of age or younger must be submitted by a parent, guardian, or other legal caretaker.

Note to parents:
If your child has submitted Personal Data through icelandics.org and you wish to review that information or if you want it corrected or deleted from our records, please email to info@icelandics.org. The USIHC pledges to undertake all reasonable efforts to assure that your requests related to the privacy of your child’s Personal Data are honored to the fullest extent possible.

We encourage parents to be aware of their children's online activities and to learn about software that can help them monitor the sites their children visit and the material they can access online.

Access to Information and Sharing Information with Third Parties

Only authorized employees and volunteers with the USIHC are permitted to access Personal Data submitted through our website. Those employees and volunteers must abide by our Privacy Policy or they will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination and other legal action.

The USIHC does not sell any of your Personal Data to anyone and we never will. The USIHC will not share any Personal Data we collect through icelandics.org with any unaffiliated third parties without your consent. Unless otherwise noted below, data we collect from you will only be accessible to and used the USIHC, its affiliates, its technical consultants, and approved third-party partners to deliver content and services through our website.

We work with our affiliated regional clubs (see www.icelandics.org/regionalclubs for a list of affiliated clubs) and with selected third-party partners (e.g., PayPal, WorldFengur). These partnerships allow us to provide services, deliver content, and enhance website functionality.

We choose our online partners carefully, and each of them has strong policies in place to protect Personal Data. We require all our partners to verify that they meet or exceed the terms specified in this Privacy Policy. In most cases, we link to the sites of our online partners. If you elect to use a service on our site that involves a partner, you will have the option visiting their site to review their Privacy Policies to help you make informed decisions about using their services and sharing your Personal Data with them. If you have concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.

The USIHC may also provide aggregated statistics Demographic Information and Technical and Site Usage Information to reputable third-parties for statistical analysis, but these statistics include no Personal Data.

Occasionally, the USIHC may make names and postal addresses we collect through icelandics.org available to selected, reputable companies and organizations whose products and/or services may interest you, unless you opt out of being included in our postal mailing list.

Please note that we reserve the right to transfer your personally identifiable information and other information to our successors and purchasers of site assets. In the following limited circumstances we will consider, and may release, personal information to third parties: (1) to comply with valid legal requirements such as a law, regulation, search warrant, subpoena or court order; or (2) in special cases, such as a physical threat to you or others.

Opting Out
Receiving email messages or other electronic communications from the USIHC, our affiliates, or our partners, is optional. You may opt not to receive such communications (even after granting permission) or you may correct information you previously provided.

If you do not wish to receive email or other electronic communications or if you wish to correct information you provided to the USIHC, please e-mail us at info@icelandics.org.

The USIHC will use commercially reasonable efforts to delete records from our database when we receive requests to do so. However, because system backups may retain residual copies in some instances, we cannot guarantee deletion in every instance. In such cases, we will work with you to attempt to satisfy your request to delete your information as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

If you prefer not to receive postal mailings from the USIHC or from reputable third-party companies, e-mail us at info@icelandics.org or send a written notice to us at the address listed at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.

You may also send general questions about the USIHC and its website to either our email or postal address.

Advertisers
If you submit your contact details through icelandics.org to request information from an advertiser or other third party, the USIHC is not responsible for any marketing or other use of your name by the third party. To learn more about any other company or organization's privacy policy, we recommend that you visit their website or contact the company directly.

Links to Other Web Sites
Icelandics.org includes links to the websites of other farms, companies, organizations, or individuals, some of which are not affiliated with the USIHC. Please note that we are unable to review the content or privacy policies of all such sites and take no responsibility for the content of any site linked to icelandics.org.

Do Not Track Settings
Note that your browser may allow you to automatically transmit a “Do Not Track” signal to websites and online services you may visit. Like many websites and online services, the USIHC does not currently alter its practices when it receives a “Do Not Track” signal from a visitor’s browser. To learn more about “Do Not Track” options and policies, you may wish to visit www.allaboutdnt.com.

Cookies
The USIHC, its Web hosting providers, its advertisers, and its ad serving and tracking companies sometimes utilize "cookie" technology. A cookie is a small file that can be placed on your device that allows us to recognize and remember you. Our site sends cookies to your Web browser and they are stored on your computer or device. When you visit the USIHC website at icelandics.org, we may automatically collect information from you through cookies or a similar technology.

We use cookies in many ways to improve your experience on our site. We may use them to keep you signed into your account, to understand how you use our site, to show you content that may be of interest to you. Cookies can trigger essential services, improve performance, enhance functionality, or deliver advertising relevant to your interests.

We may allow our third-party partners or advertisers to use cookies.

You can stop your browser from accepting cookies by changing the browser’s cookie settings. Please consult the Settings and Help information for your browser for instructions on how to adjust your cookie settings.

Cookies are optional for our icelandics.org website; you may still use the site if you disable the cookie settings of your browser.

If you would like to contact us about our cookie policy, please email info@icelandics.org.

Improper Conduct
The USIHC reserves the right to use or release to the appropriate authorities the Personal Data of any individual deemed to have engaged in improper behavior or fraudulent activities; who violates any law, rule, or regulation; or who infringes upon the legal or civil rights of any individual or organization.

Privacy Caution
As you browse the Web, remember that no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. No website, including ours, can guarantee the absolute security of information that you transmit online services. As you use our site or any other, practice safe browsing. We recommend that you use the security features available on your computer, devices, and software to maximize the safety of your Personal Data.

Acceptance of This Privacy Policy
By using the USIHC website based at icelandics.org, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and you agree to the terms stated in it. You authorize use and storage of your Personal Data as specified in this policy. You also agree to the automatic collection and use of non-personally identifying data via cookies and other technology as specified in this Privacy Policy

If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use this website.

The USIHC reserves the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this policy at any time. Please check this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of icelandics.org following the posting of any changes to these terms shall mean that you have accepted those changes.

This policy and all of our legal obligations are subject to the laws of New York and the USA, regardless of the location of any user. Any claims or complaints must be filed in the USA in the State of New York.

Changes to this Privacy Policy: None

SEPARATE COOKIE POLICY

The USIHC, its Web hosting providers, its advertisers, and its ad serving and tracking companies sometimes utilize "cookie" technology. A cookie is a small file that can be placed on your device that allows us to recognize and remember you. Our site sends cookies to your Web browser and they are stored on your computer or device. When you visit the USIHC website at icelandics.org, we may automatically collect information from you through cookies or a similar technology.

We may allow our third-party partners or advertisers to use cookies.

Cookies are optional for our icelandics.org website; you may still use the site if you disable the cookie settings of your browser.

If you would like to contact us about our cookie policy, please email info@icelandics.org.

Changes to this Cookie Policy: None.