Iberia African American Historical Society (IAAHS)
Last updated: July 23, 2026
This policy is a draft template and should be reviewed by an attorney before publishing.
1. Overview
The Iberia African American Historical Society (“IAAHS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through iaahsonline.org (the “Site”), how we use it, and the choices you have.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
Name, email, mailing address, and phone number when you become a member, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us
Payment information when you make a donation or pay membership dues (processed by our third-party payment processor — we do not store full card numbers on our own servers)
Family history, oral history recordings, photographs, or documents you voluntarily submit to our archive
Any information you include in contact forms or emails to us
Information collected automatically:
Standard web analytics (pages visited, browser type, approximate location via IP address, time on site) via tools such as Google Analytics or similar
Cookies used for basic site functionality and analytics (see Section 4)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Process memberships and donations
Send newsletters, event invitations, and Society updates (you may opt out at any time)
Respond to inquiries and research requests
Maintain and improve the archive and the Site
Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies & Analytics
Our Site may use cookies for basic functionality and to understand how visitors use the Site through analytics services. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; some site features may not work correctly if you do.
5. Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
Payment processors (for donations/membership dues)
Email service providers (for newsletters)
Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting), under confidentiality obligations
Law enforcement or regulators, if required by law
We do not share family history, oral history, or archival submissions publicly without the contributor’s consent (see our Copyright and Permissions page for archive-specific terms).
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information you provide, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Choices
You may:
Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in any email
Request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you by contacting us (see below)
Ask that archival material you contributed be restricted from public display, subject to any prior written agreement
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to partner organizations (e.g., The Shadows on the Teche, Bayou Teche Museum, university archives). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above will reflect the most recent revision.
11. Contact Us
Iberia African American Historical Society
IAAHS
P.O. Box 9923
New Iberia LA 70562
info@iaahsonline.org