The Ethical Standards Board for ABA Providers ("ESBAP," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, directory users, and email subscribers. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit esbap.org (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Email signup forms: When you subscribe to notifications, we collect your email address, first name, last name, and professional role (if provided).
• Contact inquiries: When you contact us via email, we collect the information included in your message.
• Organization profiles: If you submit or edit information about an ABA organization, we collect the data you provide.

Information collected automatically:

• Search queries: When you use the provider directory, we may log search terms and filter selections to improve the service.
• Usage data: We collect standard web analytics data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and referring URL.
• Device information: We may collect device type, operating system, and screen resolution for site optimization.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the ESBAP provider directory
• Send email communications you have subscribed to, including launch notifications and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Improve the Site's functionality, content, and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services
• Verify and update organization profile information

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use third-party services (such as hosting and email delivery platforms) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
• Organization data: Organization profiles displayed in our directory contain publicly available business information. No personal data of individual employees is displayed without consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies solely for analytics purposes to understand how visitors interact with the Site. We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some Site features may not function optimally.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. All data transmissions to and from our Site use TLS encryption. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
• Opt out of analytics tracking via your browser settings

8. Children's Privacy

ESBAP's website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including ABA provider websites listed in our directory. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Address: 30 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611