Privacy and Terms of Use Policy

ILSSA Boston Privacy Policy Last Updated: February 8, 2026

ILSSA Boston (International Lodging Safety & Security Association - Boston Chapter) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information on our website or affiliated sites) and membership directory.

Information We Collect
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and professional details (e.g., hotel affiliation, role in security) when you register as a member, sign up for newsletters, events, or access the membership directory. Website visitors may also share payment details for dues or event fees, and we use cookies or analytics tools to track usage patterns like IP addresses and browsing data for site improvement.

How We Use Your Information
Your data supports membership services, including directory listings for networking among hospitality security professionals, sending updates on events, seminars, and public safety initiatives like Boston Hotel Watch™, and facilitating communications with law enforcement partners. We may use it for promotional emails about ILSSA activities, trend analysis, and administrative purposes such as dues processing.

Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. It may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g., membership software like Square, email platforms, or payment processors) who are contractually required to protect it. Directory information (e.g., public member profiles) is visible to logged-in members for collaboration. We may disclose data if required by law, to protect our rights, or in emergencies related to public safety.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, aligned with industry standards for hospitality associations. However, no online transmission is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Data Retention and Member Rights

We retain information as long as needed for membership services, legal obligations, or dispute resolution—typically while you’re an active member plus a reasonable period after. Members can access, update, or delete their data (including directory listings) by logging into their account or contacting us at the address below. Requests to opt out of emails or directory inclusion are honored promptly.

Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses essential cookies for functionality and optional analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve user experience. You can manage preferences via browser settings. We do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals but respect opt-outs where applicable.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy and will notify you via website posting or email, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly.

For questions, contact ILSSA Boston at PO Box 170579, Boston, MA 02117, or via our website contact form. This policy complies with applicable U.S. laws, including Massachusetts regulations for non-profits.

Please read these terms of use ("terms of use", "agreement") carefully before using [website] website (“website”, "service") operated by ILSSA ("us", 'we", "our").

Conditions of use

By using this website, you certify that you have read and reviewed this Agreement and that you agree to comply with its terms. If you do not want to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, you are advised to leave the website accordingly. ILSSA only grants use and access of this website, its products, and its services to those who have accepted its terms.

Before you continue using our website, we advise you to read our privacy policy regarding our user data collection. It will help you better understand our practices.

Age restriction

You must be at least 18 (eighteen) years of age before you can use this website. By using this website, you warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and you may legally adhere to this Agreement. ILSSA assumes no responsibility for liabilities related to age misrepresentation.

Intellectual property

You agree that all materials, products, and services provided on this website are the property of ILSSA , its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors including all copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property. You also agree that you will not reproduce or redistribute the ILSSA ’s intellectual property in any way, including electronic, digital, or new trademark registrations.

You grant ILSSA a royalty-free and non-exclusive license to display, use, copy, transmit, and broadcast the content you upload and publish. For issues regarding intellectual property claims, you should contact the company in order to come to an agreement.

User accounts

As a user of this website, you may be asked to register with us and provide private information. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of this information, and you are responsible for maintaining the safety and security of your identifying information. You are also responsible for all activities that occur under your account or password.

If you think there are any possible issues regarding the security of your account on the website, inform us immediately so we may address it accordingly.

We reserve all rights to terminate accounts, edit or remove content and cancel orders in their sole discretion.

Applicable law

By visiting this website, you agree that the laws of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to principles of conflict laws, will govern these terms and conditions, or any dispute of any sort that might come between ILSSA and you, or its business partners and associates.

Disputes

Any dispute related in any way to your visit to this website or to products you purchase from us shall be arbitrated by state or federal court and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify ILSSA and its affiliates and hold ILSSA harmless against legal claims and demands that may arise from your use or misuse of our services. We reserve the right to select our own legal counsel.

Limitation on liability

ILSSA is not liable for any damages that may occur to you as a result of your misuse of our website.

ILSSA reserves the right to edit, modify, and change this Agreement any time. We shall let our users know of these changes through electronic mail. This Agreement is an understanding between ILSSA and the user, and this supersedes and replaces all prior agreements regarding the use of this website.

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