Iowa Pork Producers Association Online Privacy Statement

Effective Date: November 19, 2019
Last Updated: May 6, 2026

The Iowa Pork Producers Association ("IPPA," "we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Online Privacy Statement applies to information collected through www.iowapork.org and any related online services or digital communications operated by IPPA.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Online Privacy Statement.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Submit a contact form
  • Register for events or programs
  • Subscribe to newsletters or communications
  • Request information or resources
  • Communicate with us by email, phone, or online forms

The personal information we collect may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Organization or occupation
  • Any other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect certain technical and usage information when you visit our website, including but not limited to:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Date and time of access
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Website interaction and navigation data
  • Cookie identifiers and analytics identifiers

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
  • Communicate about programs, events, news, and updates
  • Analyze website traffic and user engagement
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Maintain website security and prevent fraud or misuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

We may also use aggregate or de-identified information for statistical and reporting purposes.

Analytics and Advertising Technologies

IPPA uses analytics and tracking technologies, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4), to better understand how visitors use our website.

We may enable Google Signals, which allows Google Analytics to collect aggregated and anonymized information associated with users who have turned on Ads Personalization in their Google accounts. This may include:

  • Cross-device usage data
  • General demographic and interest information
  • Aggregated behavioral insights

This information helps us better understand website performance and improve communications and content.

Google may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website and other websites.

To learn more about how Google uses information collected through Google Analytics, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

You can also manage Google advertising and personalization settings by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com

We may also use third-party services such as embedded social media content, video platforms, communication tools, advertising technologies, or event registration systems that collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Although IPPA may use analytics pixels, audience measurement tools, or advertising technologies, we do not currently use personal information to directly sell products through our website. These technologies may still collect information about website activity and interactions for analytics, measurement, audience insights, and website improvement purposes.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, remember user preferences, and enhance the overall user experience.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser. They may be used for:

  • Website functionality
  • Session management
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • User preferences
  • Security and fraud prevention

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you may modify your browser settings to decline or delete cookies if you prefer. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

Some browsers offer a “Global Privacy Control” (GPC) or similar privacy preference signals. Where required by applicable law, we will honor legally recognized privacy preference signals.

Sharing of Information

IPPA does not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including but not limited to:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Analytics and advertising measurement providers
  • Email newsletter and communication platforms
  • Event registration or management platforms
  • Technology support vendors

These providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide services for IPPA and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

We may also disclose information:

  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of IPPA or others
  • To investigate fraud, security issues, or policy violations

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, embedded content, or external services that are not operated by IPPA.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or services. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Statement, including but not limited to, operational, communication, event administration, legal, accounting, and compliance purposes.

Data Security

IPPA implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and IPPA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete the information.

Your Privacy Choices

You may choose to:

  • Opt out of receiving newsletters, marketing, or promotional communications
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings
  • Use available browser privacy controls
  • Contact us to request updates or corrections to your information

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails, newsletters, or promotional communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the communication or by contacting us directly.

We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before responding to certain privacy-related requests.

Contact information for opt-out requests:
Email: info@iowapork.org
Phone: (800) 372-7675 or (515) 225-7675

State Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws, including rights to:

  • Access personal information we maintain about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of certain targeted advertising or profiling activities
  • Appeal certain privacy-related decisions

If you are a California resident, you may also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

IPPA does not sell personal information for monetary compensation. However, certain analytics or advertising-related activities may be considered “sharing” under California law.

To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.

IPPA will not discriminate against individuals for exercising applicable privacy rights.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Because there is not currently a universally recognized standard for DNT signals, our website may not respond to all DNT browser mechanisms.

Where legally required, we honor recognized browser-based privacy preference signals.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

IPPA may update this Online Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, business practices, or website functionality.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Iowa Pork Producers Association
1636 NW 114th Street
Clive, Iowa 50325

Email: info@iowapork.org
Phone: (800) 372-7675 or (515) 225-7675