Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International (AIMS) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit association committed to protecting the privacy of our members and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you:
- Apply for or maintain membership
- Pay membership dues
- Register for events
- Subscribe to communications
- Visit our website
- Contact us
By interacting with us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
We may collect the following personal information:
- Full name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organization or company name (if applicable)
- Membership status and history
- Event registration details
- Payment confirmation details
B. Payment Information
Membership dues and event payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Payment processing complies with applicable security standards, including those established by the PCI Security Standards Council.
C. Automatically Collected Website Information
When visiting our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date/time of visit
- Cookies or similar technologies
- You may control cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
- Process membership applications and renewals
- Collect dues and confirm payments
- Provide member benefits and services
- Communicate about events, programs, and updates
- Respond to inquiries
- Maintain accurate records
- Improve our website and operations
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Prevent fraud and protect organizational security
We do not sell personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (U.S. Context)
We process personal information:
- To fulfill our contractual obligations to members
- With your consent (e.g., email communications)
- To comply with legal obligations
- For legitimate organizational purposes such as administration and fraud prevention
5. Sharing of Information
We may share personal information with:
- Payment processors
- Website hosting providers
- Email and communication service providers
- Event partners (only as necessary for event coordination once you have registered for said event)
- Professional advisors (e.g., attorneys or accountants)
- Government authorities when required by law
- Service providers are required to safeguard personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.
We do not rent, trade, or sell personal information.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Maintain membership records
- Comply with tax, accounting, and nonprofit reporting obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, including:
- Secure payment processing
- Restricted access to personal information
- Encrypted data transmission (where applicable)
- Routine monitoring of systems
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence (including states such as California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, Texas, and others with comprehensive privacy laws), you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Receive a copy of your personal information
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
info@aimsintl.org
714-425-5747
We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Because we are a nonprofit organization, certain state privacy laws may not apply; however, we strive to honor reasonable privacy requests consistent with applicable law.
9. Email Communications
Members may receive:
- Membership confirmations
- Renewal notices
- Event announcements
- Organizational updates
You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly. Transactional communications regarding your membership may still be sent.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
AIMS International
PO Box 4037
Dallas, TX 75208
info@aimsintl.org
714-425-5747