Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 2026
The Colorado Italian American Foundation (“COIAF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through this website, including information provided through the Italian Heritage Coalition Network (“IHCN”).
Information We Collect
We may collect information voluntarily submitted through forms, registration pages, contact pages, directory submissions, event inquiries, scholarship inquiries, or related website features.
This may include:
- Name
- Organization name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Website and social media links
- Mailing or physical address
- Directory listing information
- Photos, videos, or other submitted materials
- Messages or comments submitted to COIAF or IHCN
How We Use Information
Information submitted to COIAF or IHCN may be used to respond to inquiries, process registrations, review directory submissions, publish approved public listings, communicate with registrants, manage events, support scholarship-related activities, and improve website content and services.
IHCN Directory Listings
If you submit information for inclusion in the IHCN Directory, certain information may become publicly visible after review and approval. This may include organization name, description, category, location, website, public contact details, photos, videos, and related heritage information.
Personal contact information not intended for public display will be used for administrative communication unless you authorize public publication.
Email Communications
We may use your email address to respond to inquiries, confirm form submissions, request clarification, provide updates, or communicate about COIAF and IHCN activities. You may request removal from non-essential communications at any time.
Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies, analytics tools, embedded media, or standard website technology to improve performance, understand visitor activity, and maintain website security.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, museums, businesses, social media platforms, or external resources. COIAF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
Information Sharing
We do not sell personal information. Information may be shared only as needed to operate the website, process submissions, comply with law, protect website security, or publish approved IHCN Directory listings.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect submitted information. However, no website, email system, or online transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
Updates to This Policy
COIAF may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the COIAF contact page.