Last Updated: January 2026
The Western Michigan Chapter of ISACA ("ISACA Chapter," "we," or "us") provides this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, share, and retain personal information when you interact with us through our chapter website at https://engage.isaca.org/westernmichiganchapter ("Site") or when you engage with us in person. This Privacy Policy applies only to the Western Michigan Chapter, which is a separate legal entity from ISACA Global. ISACA Global’s privacy practices are governed by the ISACA Global Privacy Notice, available at https://www.isaca.org/privacy-notice.
This Policy does not apply to the practices of our business partners (such as vendors, sponsors, or advertisers), nor to personal information collected from or about our employees, consultants, contractors, or vendors.
Modifications to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, our Site, or applicable laws. When updated, the “Last Updated” date will change. If required by law, we will notify you of material changes.
International Visitors
Our Site and chapter activities are intended for individuals located in the United States. If you reside outside the U.S., your data may be subject to different protections under your local laws. ISACA maintains chapters worldwide; you may locate your local chapter through ISACA’s website.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information in three primary ways:
- Information you directly and voluntarily provide
- Information we automatically collect
- Information we receive from third parties
Information You Directly Provide
We may collect personal information when you register for chapter events, meetings, or training; serve as a presenter, volunteer, committee member, or chapter officer; or communicate with us via email, phone, postal mail, or other channels.
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business or home address
- Employer and role
- Demographic information (e.g., areas of study or interest)
- Payment information (processed by third-party vendors)
- Accessibility or accommodation information (if voluntarily provided)
We may also maintain records of events you attended, exams or trainings coordinated through the chapter, and volunteer or board service.
Information We Automatically Collect
As you interact with our Site, we may automatically collect information such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device type, operating system, and manufacturer
- IP address
- MAC address
- Pages visited, time spent, clickstream data
- Referring and exit URLs
- Cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies
If you access our Site via mobile device, we may receive location information if you choose to share it. You may disable cookies or location services through your device settings.
Information From Third Parties
We may receive personal information from:
- ISACA Global (e.g., membership status, certification status, chapter affiliation)
- Event partners, training providers, or exam administration vendors
- Your employer (if they register you for a chapter event)
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide chapter services, including event registration and participation
- Communicate with you about chapter activities
- Respond to your inquiries or requests
- Improve chapter programs and operations
- Send promotional communications (consistent with your preferences)
- Maintain compliance with chapter bylaws, policies, and legal obligations
- Support recognition of volunteers, officers, and committee members
We will only use your information as described in this Policy or as disclosed to you prior to processing.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with vendors who provide services on our behalf (e.g., event platforms, payment processors, email systems). These providers may only use the information to perform contracted services.
ISACA Global and Other ISACA Chapters
We may share your information with:
- ISACA Global
- Other ISACA chapters (e.g., if you transfer membership)
- One in Tech, the ISACA Foundation, for program-related communications
Event Rosters
If you attend, speak at, or sponsor a chapter event, your information may appear in event rosters or be shared with event sponsors or exhibitors.
Legal and Safety Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the chapter or others.
Fraud Prevention and Security
We may share information to investigate or prevent fraudulent or suspicious activities.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, data will be deleted or anonymized.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. You are responsible for protecting your account credentials.
Your Choices
You may:
- Unsubscribe from chapter marketing emails using the link in the message
- Request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [Contact Us - Western Michigan Chapter]
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
California Residents
California residents may request information regarding disclosures for direct marketing purposes under California Civil Code §1798.83. Requests may be submitted to the contact information below.
If you are a California resident under age 18 and have posted content on our Site, you may request its removal. We do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or practices.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under age 16. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the contact us form (Contact Us - Western Michigan Chapter).