Effective Date: 1/1/23
The International Functional Food Association (IFFA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide you with our services and communications:

  • Personal Information: such as your name, email address, and phone number (if you choose to provide it).

  • Donation Information: if you make a contribution, we may collect billing details required to process payments securely.

  • Technical Information: such as IP address and browsing activity, collected automatically through our website analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

  • Provide educational content and updates about functional foods and community programs.

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.

  • Process donations and send donation receipts.

  • Improve our website, communications, and outreach efforts.

3. How We Share Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
 We may share limited information only in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: with trusted third-party vendors (such as payment processors or email platforms) who help us operate our organization.

  • Legal Compliance: if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of IFFA, our staff, or our community.

4. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized staff and vendors only.5. Your Choices

  • You may unsubscribe from our communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

  • You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at [insert email address].

6. Children’s Privacy
Our programs and website are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
International Functional Food Association (IFFA)

Stephen Cowan

Po Box 17066
Boulder, CO 80301

stevecow@gmail.com