Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 11th, 2025
Welcome to the International Technical Rescue Association (“ITRA”) website. By using our site, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, including the way that we collect, use, and share your information, as described below. If you have any questions regarding our policies or your use of our website, please contact us at in**@*************ue.org
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
Automated Information Collection, Analytics Services & Targeted Ads
How We Use the Information That We Collect
How and When We Share Information with Others
Third Party Sites & Services
Updating Your Information and Preferences
How We Protect Your Information
Information is Transferred to the United States
Children’s Privacy
Privacy Policy Changes
Contact Us
Information We Collect
We collect information from you in several ways, including when you provide it to us, such as by entering it on our website, and through automated processes. We also collect information about your transactions with us, like membership and program registrations, and purchases.
Information You Provide to Us
We may ask you and you may choose to provide certain personal information to us, such as your first and last name, e-mail address, mailing address and telephone numbers. If you register for a membership,events, courses, assessments or programs, you may also provide us with other personal information, including data about your capabilities, interests, and current health and insurance coverage. If you are a rescue professional or instructor, you may provide profile information that will be used for additional purposes, such as our public instructor directory. This kind of information is typically collected on our website forms. As a member of the organiztion, some of y our information, such as dates, records, and documents related to your courses and assessments will be accessibile to ITRA board and working group members for administrative purposes.
Automated Information Collection, Analytics Services & Targeted Ads
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address; details about your browser, operating system and device/hardware; your location, if available; the URL that referred you to our site; your activities on our site; and other logging information, including the date and time of your visit. We may use a variety of technologies for such data collection, including web logs and cookies.
We may also use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, which may track details about your online activities over time and across different websites. These services help us improve our website and programs. These services may also allow others to provide you with targeted ads or content based on your online activities. You can learn more about Google Analytics and your choices at this link. For targeted ads and consumer choice, visit the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance.
How We Use the Information That We Collect
We use the information that we collect from you to process your requests, such as memberships, program registrations, and purchases, and to provide you with services and other information that may be of interest to you, like e-mail newsletters or updates on new programs or events. We also use this information to create your account on the ITRA platform and to enable you to use its features. Additionally, we may use your information to provide you with support and to enforce our Terms of Use.
How and When We Share Information with Others
We may share your information with service providers who assist us in our operations. We also share information with our partners and affiliates, who may contact you regarding discounts, sponsorships, promotions, or other activities. If you prefer not to share your information with partners and affiliates, you may opt out by sending an email to in**@*************ue.org
If you participate in one of our programs, we may share your information, including health and insurance details, with program leaders and instructors and evaluators to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
We may also share information to comply with applicable law, regulation, subpoena, government request, or other legal process. In the event of a merger, consolidation, or organizational transition, we reserve the right to share your information with any successor entity.
Third Party Sites & Services
Our website may include features that allow interaction with third-party services, such as Facebook, YouTube, and others. These services may collect information about you when you use them, and we may share some of your data with them. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
We may also link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for those sites, and you should review their privacy policies before using them.
Updating Your Information and Preferences
Our website may allow you to update your personal information or preferences directly. You may also contact us at in**@*************ue.org to request updates or opt out of communications by using the “unsubscribe” links provided in our emails.
How We Protect Your Information
We use commercially reasonable security technologies and safeguards to protect your information. We rely on PCI-compliant payment processors for transactions and expect our partners and service providers to follow similar standards.
Information is Transferred to the United States
ITRA is based in the United States, and information collected on our site is transferred to and processed in the U.S. Please note that U.S. privacy laws may not be as protective as those in your home country.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly. Please contact us at in**@*************ue.org if you believe we may have collected information about a child under age 13.
Privacy Policy Changes
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted to our website. Continued use of the site after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
International Technical Rescue Association (ITRA)
ATTN: ITRA Management
P.O. Box 213
Victor ID 83455
Email: in**@*************ue.org