Mobile App Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Illinois Skyward User Group Mobile App

Effective Date: 09/13/2025

At Illinois Skyward User Group (the "Event"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you use our mobile app powered by Sched. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in connection with the app and event-related services.

By using the Illinois Skyward User Group mobile app, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you use the Illinois Skyward User Group mobile app, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Identification Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Event registration details (e.g., session selections, tickets)
  
  

b. Usage Data

• Device type (e.g., mobile phone, tablet)

• Device identifiers (e.g., IP address, device ID)

• Interaction data (e.g., pages visited, sessions attended, preferences set)
  
  

c. Location Data

• If you choose to enable location services, we may collect location data to help with event navigation, session recommendations, or related services.
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Manage event registrations and attendee profiles.

• Provide personalized event schedules, notifications, and updates.

• Facilitate event-related communication (e.g., session reminders, speaker updates).

• Improve the mobile app experience, including performance and usability.

• Respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.
  
  

We may also use your email address to send you event-related communications, including promotional materials for future events. You can opt-out of marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the email.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following parties:

• Event Organizers: To provide you with event-related services such as session recommendations, feedback surveys, and event logistics.

• Sched (Event Platform Provider): To manage the event schedule, registrations, and attendee interactions. Sched may have access to some of the information provided in this app, but it will only be used to support the event and app functionality.

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third parties to assist with services like analytics, communications, and hosting, but these providers are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
  
  

We will not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption and secure data storage. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, so while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

a. Accessing and Updating Your Information:
You can update or correct your information by logging into your account within the app or by contacting us directly.

b. Opting Out of Marketing Communications:
If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails from us, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

c. Data Deletion:
You have the right to request that we delete your personal information. Please contact us at ilskycon@skycon.org to request data deletion. Note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or operational reasons.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Illinois Skyward User Group mobile app may use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies to enhance your experience, such as remembering your preferences, analyzing usage patterns, and improving app functionality. You can disable cookies through your device settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the app.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Illinois Skyward User Group mobile app is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately at ilskycon@skycon.org, and we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy or through other communication methods. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Event Name
Email: ilskycon@skycon.org
Website: www.skycon.org

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 09/13/2025.