International Society for Socratic Studies(ISSS)
Last Updated: April 17, 2025
The International Society for Socratic Studies(ISSS) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:
Personal Data: When you register for membership, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in our activities, we may collect your name, email address, postal address, phone number, academic affiliation, and academic CV. The CV is specifically required for membership applications to verify scholarly qualifications and interests.
Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process your membership application, including review of your academic CV, and handle membership dues if applicable
- Send newsletters, event notifications, and/or communications about our activities
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Monitor usage patterns and perform analysis to enhance site functionality
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and serving our members
- To comply with legal requirements, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request the deletion of your personal information
- The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal information
- The right to data portability
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
International Society for Socratic Studies
Email: xxxxxxx