Privacy Policy

IIANC fully respects the privacy of its members and other visitors to our Web site. IIANC is committed to the fact that if electronic commerce and online activities are to flourish, consumers must be assured that information provided online is used responsibly and appropriately. To protect your online privacy, IIANC has implemented the following policy.  

What Information Does IIANC Collect? 

Most of the data IIANC collects is used only to help IIANC better serve its members. It is our general policy to only collect and store personal information that our members and visitors knowingly and voluntarily provide. If our privacy policies change, we will notify all users by e-mail or a special announcement placed on the Web site. 

Data collected in general 

IIANC does not collect any personal information from users browsing our Web site. Users to the public areas of the IIANC Web site browse anonymously. Only aggregate data -- such as the number of hits per page or what domain the user came from--are collected. Aggregate data are only used for internal and marketing purposes and do not provide any personally identifying information. 

From IIANC Members, Conference Registrants, and Other Customers

To gain access to members-only resources and personalization features on the IIANC Web site, members and other users may be asked to register and provide some limited information. These data are submitted voluntarily. IIANC asks users to provide their name, member number (for members), organization name, business phone, and e-mail. Similar information may be submitted to IIANC through membership applications, conference or seminar registration, publication orders, subscriptions, and contest registrations. 

How Does IIANC Use Data Collected?

IIANC uses information voluntarily submitted by members and other customers in the following ways:

IIANC Member Services and Products 

Generally, IIANC will use data collected to improve our own Web content; to respond to members’ and visitors’ interests, needs and preferences; and to develop new products and services. 

Disclosures to Third Parties

IIANC does not disclose member contact or demographic information to third parties, and all information collected is for member use only, except as otherwise required by law. IIANC does provide IIABA (Independent Insurance Agents of America) with business and personal information on IIANC members. IIANC also give access to limited member data through our Web Site in the form of search engines. This data is in the form of Name, Address, Phone, Contact, and email for the express purposes of providing the general public a way to access an Independent Insurance Agent who is a member of IIANC and IIABA. Alternatively, users may contact IIANC at (800) 849-6556 and ask for the Member Services department to express their preferences if they determine later that they do not wish to have the information shared. 

Credit Card Account Information

IIANC does not disclose credit card account information provided by its members and customers. When members and customers choose to pay using their credit cards, IIANC submits the information needed to obtain payment to the appropriate clearinghouse. 

How Does IIANC Use Cookies? 

Cookies are files that contain information created by a web server that can be stored on a User's hard disk for use either during a particular session ("per-session" cookie) or for future use ("persistent" cookie). IIANC from time to time might use cookies only to facilitate automated activity, store and track passwords, determine appropriate solicitations, and review navigation patterns. Cookies are not used to disseminate significant information about Users over the Internet or to analyze any information that Users have knowingly or unknowingly provided. Users may instruct their Internet browsers to opt out of accepting a "persistent" cookie and rather accept only a "per-session" cookie, but will need to login each time they visit the site to enjoy the full benefits. If the user declines the attachment of any cookie, the user may not have access to the full benefits of the website. Registration enables the site to better determine members' interest areas and provide the most relevant information. 

What Privacy Issues Arise With Links To Other Sites? 

This Web site contains links to other web sites. IIANC has no control over and is not responsible for the privacy policies or content of such sites, and the users of the IIANC Web Site “click through” at their own risk. 

What Means Of Redress Are Available?

If any User suspects IIANC has handled its personal information in a manner that does not comply with this privacy statement, please contact us by e-mailing info@iianc.com. 

Notice of AI Assistance in Association Practices

At the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC), we utilize advanced AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Grammarly, and HubSpot’s AI tool, to enhance the development of products, services, and marketing materials. AI assists in content creation, but it is never used to fully automate the process.

All AI-generated content is carefully reviewed and verified by our experienced professionals to ensure accuracy, quality, and relevance to the independent insurance industry. We guarantee that we will promote transparency, maintain data security, and avoid biases, ensuring that AI is a tool for support, not replacement.

Our commitment to ethical marketing and content practices ensures that you receive reliable, up-to-date information tailored to your needs.