Date Last Updated: September 10, 2024

The Institute for Family Studies (IFS) is dedicated to strengthening marriage and family life, and advancing the well-being of children through research and public education. Addressing family life is what we do, and we invite you to learn more about ways to strengthen families in America and around the world.

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Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Institute for Family Studies (IFS) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this Site, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, subscriptions, or comments.
2. Non-Personal Information: This includes technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing habits on our Site.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To improve our website and content.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send periodic emails, such as newsletters or updates, if you opt-in to receive them.
• To analyze site usage and improve user experience.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how you use our Site. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, declining cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Site.

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Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard the information we collect. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

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Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except when we believe release is necessary to comply with the law, enforce our Site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.

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Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also opt out of receiving future communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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Contact Us

This detailed structure ensures transparency and trust with users, outlining clear guidelines for handling personal information.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@ifstudies.org

(434) 260-1048

P.O. Box 1502
Charlottesville, VA 22902

We will try to resolve your concerns.