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Privacy Policy

THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES
Last Modified:  March 2025

Introduction
The CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ("CHA") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personally identifiable information provided to us through our website. This Privacy Policy explains how CHA treats personal information that we collect and receive. Personal information is information about you, not otherwise publicly available, that personally identifies you; personal information may include your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, or other identifying information.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://www.chausa.org ("website").

Information we collect.
When you register for the members-only areas of the CHA website or purchase from the online resource catalog, register online for a program, or participate in an online survey, CHA collects certain information such as your first and last name, physical address, e-mail address, and phone number (collectively, "Profile Information"). If you make a purchase or register for a program through the website, we will ask you for additional information, including your credit card number and expiration date. In addition, when you visit the website, CHA automatically receives and records information from your browser, including your IP address, browser information, and the page you request.

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, employer, job title, and other identifying details you voluntarily provide.
  • Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device type, and browsing behavior on our website.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You have the option to opt-in or opt-out of the use of cookies.

You should not send us any sensitive information such as social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passwords unrelated to the use of this website, information related to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, biometrics or genetic, criminal background or trade union membership information.

How we use your information.
We may use personal information that we collect in a variety of ways in providing the Services and operating our business, including to:

  • To provide and manage membership services.
  • To send newsletters, event invitations, and industry updates.
  • To improve our website and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

How we share your information.
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

  • Third-party service providers assisting with website functionality, email communications, or data analytics.
  • Government authorities or regulatory bodies if required by law.
  • Other members of the trade association for networking or professional purposes (with consent).
  • If you consent to CHA sharing your personal information.

Where we process your personal information.
CHA’s headquarters, servers, this website and most CHA Services are located and operated in the United States. If you are using the Services from outside the US, please be aware that your information will be processed in the United States or third countries where our service providers and partners are located.

How we protect your data.
CHA is committed to securing the information you provide to us. CHA uses physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Your rights and choices
You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Opt out of marketing communications.
  • Disable cookies through browser settings.

Third-party links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. If you chose to link to a third-party site, the privacy policies of that site apply.

Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes in our Services, to implement changes required by applicable law, or as we may otherwise deem necessary or appropriate. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Children’s privacy
The CHA website is intended for adults only. We do not intend for this website to collect information from anyone under the age of 13. Information published on this website is not intended for anyone under the age of 13.

Acceptance
By using the CHA website, you choose to accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept these terms, you must stop using the CHA Website immediately.

Contact CHA
If you have questions, concerns, or comments, you may contact:

Nick Osterholt
Editor, Digital Communications