Privacy Policy

Revised January 30, 2012

Thank you for visiting the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance.'s ("IGAA") website – indiegospelalliance.com ("Website"). The use of the Website is subject to this privacy policy. By accessing the Website, you ("User") are agreeing to the IGAA's privacy policy. If User does not agree to these terms, User should refrain from using the Website. IGAA reserves the right to change this privacy policy at anytime by amending this page.
This privacy policy is intended to cover only information collected from User through the use of the Website, and unsolicited email, fax, or other electronic communication to IGAA ("Unsolicited Communication").

What information does WRI collect from User?
IGAA collects personal information when the User voluntarily enters personal information when registering for a IGAA event or activity, registering to receive a IGAA publication or join a IGAA mailing list, or making a IGAA payment. IGAA collects non-personally identifiable data ("NPI Data") from each User using the Website through common website user reporting software installed on Website server. NPI Data is general information that does not by itself identify a specific individual. This information is compiled and analyzed on both a personal and an aggregated basis. For example, this information may include the Web site's Uniform Resource Locator ("URL") of the website visited prior to visiting Website, the URL of the website visited after leaving the Website, the type of browser used by User, and the User's Internet Protocol ("IP") address. A URL is the global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web. An IP address is an identifier for a computer or device on a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol ("TCP/IP") network, such as the World Wide Web. Networks like the web use the TCP/IP protocol to route information based on the IP address of the destination. In other words, an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the web, allowing web servers to locate and identify your computer. Computers require IP addresses in order for users to communicate on the Internet, browse and shop.

We do not collect any personally identifiable data ("PI Data") from user of the Website, unless User voluntarily submits personal information to us.

How does IGAA collect information from User?
Information about User is collected in three primary ways:
Registrations – when User voluntarily enters personal information when registering for an IGAA event or activity, registering to receive an IGAA publication or join an IGAA mailing list, or making an IGAA payment.
Contact Information - If User contacts IGAA by email or phone, IGAA may keep a record of User's correspondence or comments. If User reports a problem with the Website, IGAA may collect such information in a file specific to User. If User contacts us through our feedback area or by calling one of our representatives, IGAA may ask for the User's name and contact information in order to send a reply.

How does IGAA use information collected from a User?
IGAA uses the information to enable the User to attend or participate in the registered IGAA event or activity, to receive an IGAA publication or to join an IGAA mailing list, or to facilitate an IGAA payment.
The IGAA's primary goal in collecting NPI Data is to provide User's with an effective online experience and to enhance the operation of the Website.

With whom does IGAA share user information?
IGAA provides the information to third parties necessary to enable the registered User to participate in a registered event or activity, such as food, lodging and transportation vendors. IGAA only shares information to the extent necessary for the vendor to fulfill their obligations related to the event.
IGAA provides the information to third parties who assist in transmitting publications to registered users or managing a mailing list, but only to the extent necessary to enable the vendor to fulfill their responsibilities to IGAA.
IGAA provides the information to third parties who assist in facilitating a payment transaction, but only to the extent necessary to enable the vendor to fulfill their responsibilities to IGAA.
Regarding non-identifiable NPI Data, IGAA may share NPI Data with advisors, software consultants, or others who are assisting IGAA improve or conduct its operations.
Regarding PI Data, IGAA does not sell, trade, or rent User information to third parties. Depending on the nature of the PI Data, IGAA could use PI Data to comply with a court order, subpoena, or law enforcement investigation.

Third Party Websites
User should carefully review privacy policies of any third party websites accessible from Website. Third party websites accessible through the Website have their own privacy policies and data collection, use, and disclosure practices. Please consult each site's privacy policy. IGAA is not responsible for and this privacy policy does not cover the policies or practices of third party websites.

Contact Us
The above information describes the information IGAA collect, IGAA's privacy policy, and the steps IGAA take to protect User personal information. If User has any question about IGAA's privacy policy, please contact us.