Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 1, 2025
The Illinois Center for Employee Ownership (ILCEO) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us when you visit our website at https://il-ceo.org.
1. Who We Are
ILCEO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting employee ownership as a tool for business succession, economic resilience, and community wealth building in Illinois.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
Name
Email address
Phone number
Business or organizational affiliation
Job title
Any other information submitted via forms (such as event registrations, newsletter sign-ups, downloads, booking forms, or contact requests)
By submitting information through our website forms, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Referring URLs
Date and time of access
Pages viewed
Time spent on the site
This information is collected using standard web technologies such as cookies and analytics tools (including Google Analytics).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries or contact requests
Register you for events, programs, or newsletters
Provide educational resources and updates related to employee ownership
Send appointment reminders and important service-related updates
Improve our website and communications
Track outreach and engagement to support our nonprofit mission and funder requirements
ILCEO does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Email and SMS Communications
If you provide your email address or phone number, you may receive communications from ILCEO related to:
Event registrations, appointments, and reminders
Important program updates
Educational resources and nonprofit initiatives
SMS Messaging:
If you provide your mobile phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from ILCEO related to appointments, reminders, and important updates. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.
You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the link provided in the email or by contacting us at [email protected].
5. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website or deliver services, such as:
Event registration platforms
Email and SMS communication providers
Analytics providers
All service providers are required to keep your information confidential and secure.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather basic analytics. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and meet reporting requirements related to our nonprofit mission.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. ILCEO is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
10. Children’s Privacy
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
11. Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
ILCEO may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
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