Privacy Policy
How we handle your information and respect your privacy.
Effective date: October 6, 2026
This policy explains how the International Perfusion Association (IPA) handles information collected through iperfusion.org. It covers our website, account registration, inquiries, mission support requests, donations, and related online communications.
Information you provide
When you contact us, create an account, request support, or donate, you may provide your name, email address, telephone number, account details, organization, and information included in your message or application. Account profiles may include information you choose to submit. Donation transactions may include contact information, the amount donated, and transaction references.
Please do not send patient records, payment card details, passwords, or other sensitive personal information through ordinary contact forms or live chat. Contact us first if your inquiry requires a secure way to share sensitive information.
Information collected automatically
Our website and the services used to operate it may receive your IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, referral information, and activity timestamps. Cookies and similar technologies support sign-in, site functionality, security, and traffic measurement. Security and login tools may record sign-in attempts and related technical information to help protect accounts and prevent abuse.
How information is used
- To respond to questions and coordinate volunteer, education, and mission support activities.
- To operate accounts and website features.
- To process donations, provide receipts, and maintain transaction records.
- To understand website use and improve content and performance.
- To detect spam, prevent fraud, and protect the website.
- To meet applicable accounting, reporting, and other legal obligations.
Service providers and third-party features
Information may be processed by providers that help us host and protect the website, deliver messages, measure traffic, or process payments. The site uses WordPress and related account and form tools, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare, and security services. Live chat and embedded content may involve additional providers.
Donation checkout may be provided by PayPal. Information you enter into a payment provider’s checkout is handled under that provider’s privacy policy. See PayPal’s Privacy Statement.
Google reCAPTCHA helps protect forms from spam and abuse and is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Embedded maps, videos, social media links, and other external content may collect information when loaded or used. Third-party websites have their own policies.
Cookies and your choices
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect sign-in and other features. Google also provides an Analytics opt-out browser add-on. If you receive optional email updates, use the unsubscribe option where provided or contact us to change your preferences.
Sharing and public information
We may share information with service providers and relevant mission partners as needed to address your request, administer a donation, or coordinate an activity. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or needed to protect rights and security. Anything you choose to submit for public display, such as a public profile or comment, may be visible to others. Contact us if you have questions about whether information will be published.
Retention and security
Retention depends on the information and its purpose. Account, inquiry, donation, security, and backup records may be retained for operational needs and applicable legal requirements. We use website security tools and access controls, but no online system can guarantee absolute security. Deletion requests may be limited by required records or backup retention.
Your privacy requests
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, or to ask about its use. Available rights depend on applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request. We will explain any restrictions that apply, such as legally required transaction records.
Children and international visitors
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us. IPA is based in the United States; website services and providers may process information in the United States or other countries.
Updates and contact
We may update this policy as our website and services change. The effective date above identifies the current version.
International Perfusion Association
17080 Safety Street, Suite 109
Fort Myers, Florida 33908
[email protected]
+1 888-707-0010
