Last Updated: June 11, 2025
The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide through our website, www.iel.org, and affiliated services.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you engage with IEL—such as by registering for events, subscribing to updates, participating in programs, or submitting forms—we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, job title, and organization affiliation.
- Payment Information: When making donations or payments, transactions are processed through Stripe, Square, or PayPal. IEL does not store or access your full credit card information.
- Survey Responses: Collected via Alchemer (formerly SurveyGizmo), Google Forms, or Microsoft tools for feedback, evaluations, and research. Responses may include optional demographic and qualitative data you choose to share.
- Event & Program Participation: If you register for or participate in events hosted via Zoom, Cvent, Alchemer, or Participate, we may collect your name, email address, organization, and participation activity (e.g., attendance, feedback).
- Communications Data: When you subscribe to email updates or newsletters, your contact details are managed through Constant Contact or Salesforce.
- Website & Technical Data: We use cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics to collect information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and general site usage behavior.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Communicate with you about IEL programs, news, and updates
- Register you for events, trainings, and webinars
- Process donations, purchases, and confirmations
- Provide access to IEL-hosted learning platforms or communities (e.g., Participate)
- Analyze and improve our website, offerings, and outreach
- Comply with legal obligations and grant reporting requirements
Third-Party Platforms We Use
We partner with the following trusted platforms to help deliver our services:
- Zoom – for virtual events and webinars
- Cvent – for event registration and coordination
- Participate – for learning communities and resource sharing
- Constant Contact – for email communications
- Salesforce – for email communications and data tracking
- Stripe, Square, & PayPal – for secure donation and payment processing
- Google Analytics – for analyzing website traffic
- Alchemer – for surveys and evaluations
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and is responsible for protecting your data on their platform. IEL only shares the minimum information required for the service to function.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
IEL does not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Internal staff and trusted contractors under confidentiality obligations
- Third-party platforms listed above, solely for the purposes outlined
- Legal authorities when required to comply with applicable law, regulations, or legal processes
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the site functions.
Email Communication & Opt-Out
You may receive periodic communications from IEL via Constant Contact. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us at iel@iel.org.
Data Security
We use secure technologies and follow best practices to safeguard your information. Third-party vendors like Stripe, PayPal, and Zoom use encryption and secure protocols. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our site and services are not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights
You may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Request removal of your information from our systems
- Opt-out of specific communications or all contact
To make a request, please contact iel@iel.org.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL)
4301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20008
Email: privacy@iel.org
Phone: (202) 822-8405
Website: www.iel.org