Last Updated: June 20, 2026
The Flood Mitigation Industry Association (“FMIA,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://fmia.org (the “Website”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly:
- Membership Information – Name, email address, organization, title, phone number, and payment information when you register as a member
- Newsletter Signups – Email address and name when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Donation Information – Name, email, address, and payment information when you make a donation
- Contact Forms – Any information you provide when contacting us via our contact page
- Account Information – Login credentials and profile information for member accounts
Automatically Collected Information:
- Website Usage Data – Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referral sources
- Device Information – Browser type, operating system, device type, and IP address
- Cookies and Similar Technologies – We use cookies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and track site usage
- Analytics Data – We may use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand how you use our Website
Third-Party Information:
- Information from payment processors and membership platforms used to handle transactions
- Information from social media platforms if you interact with our social accounts
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Membership Management – To administer membership accounts, process payments, and communicate membership benefits and renewals
- Newsletter Distribution – To send industry updates and news to subscribers
- Donations – To process donations and provide tax documentation
- Communication – To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Website Improvement – To analyze usage patterns and improve website functionality and content
- Marketing – To send promotional materials and updates about FMIA events and programs (only with consent)
- Legal Compliance – To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
- Fraud Prevention – To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access
HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:
- Service Providers – With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website and conducting business (payment processors, email service providers, hosting providers). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements – When required by law, court order, or government request
- Business Transfers – In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or dissolution of FMIA
- Your Consent – With your explicit permission for specific purposes
- Aggregate Data – We may share de-identified, aggregated data that cannot identify you personally
DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for sensitive transactions
- Password-protected member accounts
- Regular security audits
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use our Website at your own risk.
YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Access and Control:
- You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
- You may update, correct, or delete your account information by logging into your member account or contacting us
Email Communications:
- You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us
- We will continue to send transactional emails related to membership and donations
Cookies:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect some Website functionality.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of “sales” of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
EU Residents (GDPR):
- Right to access, rectify, and erase personal data
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites not operated by FMIA. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our Website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such information and terminate the child’s account.
RETENTION OF INFORMATION
We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example:
- Membership Information – Retained while you are a member and for 7 years after membership termination for legal and tax purposes
- Newsletter Subscribers – Retained until you unsubscribe
- Donation Records – Retained for tax and compliance purposes as required by law
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. By providing information to us, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.
UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date and, when appropriate, by providing additional notice. Your continued use of the Website following notification of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us at:
Flood Mitigation Industry Association
Email: info@fmia.org
Website: https://fmia.org/contact/
For EU residents with GDPR concerns, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.