Privacy Policy

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Membership Information: Chapter affiliation, membership status, control number
• Professional Information: Job title, company, professional interests
• Educational Information: School, degree, graduation year
• Event Information: Event registrations, dietary preferences, accessibility needs

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser type
• Device and operating system information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website and search terms
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Membership Services: Processing applications, maintaining membership records, verifying eligibility
• Communications: Sending newsletters, announcements, and important updates
• Events: Managing event registrations, providing event information, and facilitating networking
• Website Operation: Improving site functionality, security, and user experience
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting our rights
• Analytics: Understanding how our website is used to improve our services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website and services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of PBM, our members, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Member Directory: Limited information may be shared in our member directory (with member consent)

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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