Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

  1. Who We Are

The International Association of Canine Professionals (“IACP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://www.iacpdogs.org (the “Site”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner.

Contact details:

International Association of Canine Professionals

Website: https://www.iacpdogs.org

Email: support@iacpdogs.org

  1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data when you:

  • Visit our website
  • Register for events or conferences
  • Submit forms or inquiries
  • Interact with our advertising on platforms such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram

This policy applies to users located in the United States, the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions where data protection laws apply.

  1. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  1. a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization or business name
  • Event or conference registration details
  • Messages or inquiries submitted through forms
  1. b) Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Site, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and interactions
  • Referring URLs

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies, subject to your consent where required by law.

  1. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our website
  • To process event and conference registrations
  • To respond to inquiries and communications
  • To improve our website and services
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising
  • To promote conferences, events, and professional initiatives
  1. Legal Basis for Processing (EU & UK Users)

For users located in the EU or UK, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent – for cookies, analytics, and marketing where required

Contractual necessity – to process event registrations or requests

Legitimate interests – for website security and basic operational analytics, where permitted

You may withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings or by contacting us.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential website functionality
  • Analyze site usage and performance
  • Support advertising and promotional campaigns

Where required by law, cookies for analytics and advertising are only activated after you provide consent via our cookie consent banner.

You may manage or withdraw your consent at any time.

  1. Advertising & Analytics Partners

We use third-party services to help us promote our events and understand how our website is used, including:

  • Google Ads and Google Analytics
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook and Instagram)

These services may collect or receive information about your interactions with our Site in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We do not sell personal data.

  1. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

  • Service providers that help us operate our website and events
  • Advertising and analytics partners (only where permitted by law and consent)
  • All third parties are required to protect personal data and use it only for specified purposes.
  1. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.

Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as:

  • The EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)
  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
  • Meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
  1. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

  1. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us at support@iacpdogs.org.