Ohio Association of Rheumatology (OAR)
Last updated: June 18, 2026

OAR is committed to protecting the privacy of our members and website visitors.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you:

• Register for membership
• Sign up for emails
• Complete forms

We may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Contact details
• Professional information (if provided)

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Automatically Collected Information

We may collect:

• IP address
• Browser/device information
• Pages visited and usage data

This helps us:

• Maintain website security
• Improve performance and usability
• Analyze overall traffic trends

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Cookies

Our Site may use cookies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Improve functionality
• Track aggregate usage

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

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How We Use Information

We may use your information to:

• Provide membership services
• Send communications and updates
• Respond to inquiries
• Improve our website and programs
• Produce aggregate, non-identifiable usage statistics

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Email Privacy

OAR does not sell, rent, or share email addresses with outside organizations without permission, except as required by law.

You may opt out of communications at any time via:

• Email unsubscribe links
• Direct request to OAR

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Text Messaging Policy

Sharing of Personal Information:

Ohio Association of Rheumatology (OAR) does not share, sell, or disclose your personal information or mobile opt-in data to third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law. Your information is kept confidential and used solely for the purposes you have agreed to. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with third parties. Text messaging opt-in data is not being shared with third parties.

Opting Out of Text Messages:

You have the right to opt out of receiving text messages from OAR at any time. To opt out, you can reply "STOP" to any text message you receive from us.

Consent and Opt-In:

By providing your phone number and opting in to receive text messages, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy. We ensure that your consent is obtained explicitly and that you are informed about the types of messages you will receive.

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External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites.
OAR is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

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Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information.
However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

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Your Privacy Choices

You may request to:

• Update your contact information
• Opt out of communications

Contact Us

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Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes become effective when posted on this page.

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Third-Party Service Providers

OAR may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf and to support our operations. These may include providers that assist with:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email communications and marketing distribution
• Event registration and management
• Payment processing
• Data analytics and website performance monitoring

These service providers may have access to personal information only as necessary to perform their services for OAR and are contractually obligated to safeguard such information and use it solely for authorized purposes.

OAR does not sell personal information to third parties.

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Data Retention

OAR retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Providing membership services
• Administering events and programs
• Maintaining business and financial records
• Complying with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements

When personal information is no longer needed for these purposes, OAR will securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable laws and internal record-retention practices.

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Contact Us

Ohio Association of Rheumatology (OAR)
P.O. Box 551538
Jacksonville, FL 32255
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