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Effective Date: 10 January 2025
Version: 1.0
When you visit any https://mmira.wildapricot.org/ Site pages, cookies may be placed on your computer by MMIRA, WildApricot (our membership account management system) or another third party. See the complete list of cookies placed by https://mmira.wildapricot.org/ below.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is data – typically stored as a text file –placed on your devices when you visit a website. The cookie is used to identify your device to a website when you visit again so the site can provide necessary functionality and personalize your experience.
Accepting cookies
Within your browser settings, you can choose whether to accept cookies. When accessing https://mmira.wildapricot.org/, you are encouraged to enable cookies (which most browsers do by default). That way, our Site can remember you and tailor your experience to better suit your needs.
Third-party cookies
By default, some browsers block third-party cookies, while others accept them automatically. If your browser blocks third-party cookies it will allow you to accept them.
Cookies placed when visiting the MMIRA website
The following cookies may be placed on your computer when you visit https://mmira.wildapricot.org/. They are used to provide functionality and to better understand how we can improve your experience. Refusing cookies prevents us from providing log-in functionality and learning from your experience to tailor it to better suit your needs.
The following cookies are placed by WildApricot on your device(s) to support the operation of the MMIRA website.
Cookie prefix: Description
absf : Stores selected folder in file browser
ARF : Additional session key
avms : Indicates that the Site was switched from public view to admin view
bc, bs : Used to display notifications in place of the WildApricot logo
cs : Used for CSRF (Cross-site request forgery) attack protection
emergencyURL : Stores the return URL after an unsuccessful attempt to authorize a transaction with AffiniPay
epce : System cookie which indicates that external auth request failed and contains ExternalAuthProvider name
hs : Used to determine if the user is viewing the Site in https mode
lap, apc : Stores the last opened page in admin view. Used when switching between public and admin view
mdasau : Used by the member directory gadget to store the advanced search parameters for users who are not logged in
ops : Indicates whether an online payment has been initiated
pp : Stores the last opened page in public view. Used when switching between admin and public view
ppa : Stores the previous selected payment system when saving payment settings
returnURL : Stores the return URL after successfully authorizing a transaction with AffiniPay
ro : Stores role of user (contact/member/admin)
sellerCode : Stores the association ID. Used when authorizing a transaction with AffiniPay
sk : Used to display information about incomplete applications and event registrations, open invoices, etc.
tcc : Test cookie used to determine if cookies are enabled in client browser
ThemeReloadCookieName : Identifies that theme switching is in progress and determines where to redirect after theme switching is completed
Wa : Main authorization cookie
Wb : Used for wizards (member application, event registration, etc.)
Wc : Also used for wizards (member application, event registration, etc.)
Wmc : Stores session in widget mode
Effective Date: 10 January 2025
Version: 1.0
This privacy policy (“Policy”) explains how we process personal data from members and visitors to our website (“Site”) and users of our membership services (“Services”) as a controller under applicable privacy laws. When WildApricot collects personal data as a processor on behalf of MMIRA, they process personal data in accordance with our contract with them.
Note that this Policy does not apply to the personal data of MMIRA employees, contractors or volunteers.
Information Collection
Personal data collected directly from you
We may collect the following personal data from you:
Membership Account Services. When you register to create a membership account, we may collect any or all of the following: your name, organization name, email address, phone number, department, address, VAT number, journal access options, chapter/affiliate membership, country where you live, student status, your membership level, and account password.
Communications. We collect the information you provide such as your contact information and records of our communications.
Transaction and Billing Information. When you become a member, we collect purchase information, including payment card information through a third-party processor.
Surveys. When you fill out a survey, we collect your response, which depends on the type of survey, but may include satisfaction questionnaires or election slates.
Events, Webinars and Other Information. We also collect personal data related to your registration for and participation in our events.
Other Information. We may collect other personal data that you consent to or would reasonably expect based on the nature of the circumstances.
Personal data collected automatically
When you visit our Site, we and third parties may collect information, including personal data, including through the use of cookies, pixel tags, and other similar technologies such as:
Device and Browsing Information. When you visit our Site, we may collect information, which may be considered personal data under certain laws, such as IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, date/time stamps, operating system, language, device type, unique or online identifiers, Internet service provider, referring and exiting URLs, clickstream data, and similar device and browsing information.
Activities and Usage. We may also collect activity information related to your use of our Site, such as information about links clicked, searches conducted, features used, items viewed, time spent on certain pages, your interactions with us, log file information, and other activity and usage information.
Location Information. We may also collect or derive general location information about you, such as through your IP address.
Purpose of Data Collection
Generally, we use personal data for the following purposes:
Providing Services and Support. To provide and operate our Services, communicate with you about your use of the Services, fulfill your membership renewal requests, process your payments, communicate with you, and for similar service and support purposes.
Communications. To fulfill your membership order and requests; to seek your views or comments and to send you communications which you have requested or that may interest you; and to notify you of changes to our Services.
Analytics and Improvement. To better understand how Site users and members access and use our website, Services, and our other products and offerings, and for other research and analytical purposes, such as to evaluate and improve our website and Services, to develop our Services and features, and for internal quality control purposes.
Customization and Personalization. To tailor the content we may send or display on the Services to personalize your experiences.
Marketing and Advertising. To send you information about our Services, such as offers, promotions, newsletters and any other information that you sign up to receive and to manage, analyze, measure and improve our marketing campaigns.
Planning and Managing Events. For event planning and management, including registration, attendance, connecting you with other event attendees or members, and contacting you about relevant events and Services.
Research and Surveys. To administer surveys and questionnaires, such as for market research or member satisfaction purposes.
Security and Protection of Rights. To protect the Site and Services and our association operations; to prevent and detect fraud, unauthorized activities and access, and other misuse; where we believe necessary to investigate, prevent or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety or legal rights of any person or third party, or violations of our terms or this Policy.
Legal Proceedings and Obligations. To comply with the law and our legal obligations, to respond to legal process and related to legal proceedings.
General and Operational Support. Related to the administration of our general association business, accounting, auditing, compliance, recordkeeping, and legal functions.
Data Sharing
In general, we disclose and make available personal data to third parties in the following ways:
Chapters/Affiliates. We may disclose personal data such as your email address to chapters or affiliates as part of our international association operations and for purposes and uses that are consistent with this Policy.
Processors and Service Providers. We may disclose personal data to our service providers who perform Services on our behalf such as membership management systems, etc.
Third-Party Advertising Networks, Analytics Providers and Social Media Platforms. We and third-party advertising networks, search engines, social media platforms, sponsors and/or traffic measurement services, use information, that may be considered personal information in some jurisdictions to understand and improve the use of our Site, for analytical purposes, to personalize content, and to improve and measure the effectiveness of our Site. For more information, see the section on Cookies and Tracking below.
Compliance, governance and legal requirements. We may disclose personal data to comply with legal and compliance obligations and to respond to legal process and related to legal proceedings. For example, we may disclose personal data in response to subpoenas, court orders, and other lawful requests by regulators and law enforcement. We may also disclose information, including personal data, related to litigation and other legal claims or proceedings, for our internal accounting, auditing, compliance, recordkeeping, and legal functions.
Other Disclosures. We may disclose your personal data for other purposes, which we will notify you of and/or obtain your consent when required.
Aggregate and/or Deidentified Data. We may use and disclose aggregate, deidentified, and other non-identifiable data related to our association and Services for quality control, analytics, research, development and other purposes. Where we use, disclose, or process deidentified data we will maintain and use the information in deidentified form and will not attempt to reidentify the information except where permitted by law.
Data Protection and Security
No data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee or warrant the security of any information collected through our Site. You use our Site and provide us with your personal data at your own risk.
User Rights
Your personal data will be retained until such time as needed to fulfill the purposes and uses for which it was collected as outlined in this Policy. If you request that we delete your personal data from our databases, please note we may still retain your personal data as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, regulatory requests, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
In general, members have the following rights with respect to their personal information, subject to certain conditions and exceptions:
Right to Know. You have the right to request: (i) the categories or personal information we collected about you; (ii) the categories of sources from which the personal information is collected; (iii) our purposes for collecting or sharing personal information; (iv) the categories of third parties to whom we have disclosed personal information; and (v) a copy of the specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete. You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you.
Right to Correct. You have the right to request that we correct inaccuracies in your personal information. You can update your personal information by logging into your member account.
Right to Opt-Out of Sharing. To exercise your right to opt-out of the “sharing” of your personal information, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Information section below.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information. We do not currently collect or disclose sensitive personal information. If our practices change, we will provide this right.
Right to Non-Discrimination. You have the right not to be subjected to discriminatory treatment for exercising any of the rights described in this section.
Privacy Choices
Marketing Communication. We may send periodic promotional and operational emails or other similar communications to you in accordance with applicable law. You may change your preferences by following the instructions provided to you in the communication. If you opt out of receiving promotional emails from us, we may still send you communications about your account or any Services you have requested or received from us.
Cookie Settings. You can set your browser to block certain cookies or notify you when a cookie is set; you can also delete cookies. The “Help” portion of the toolbar on most browsers will tell you how to prevent your device from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, or how to delete cookies. Visitors to our Site who disable cookies will be able to browse the Site, but some features may not function. If you come to our Site from a different device or from a different browser on the same device, you will need to apply your cookie settings for that browser and/or device as well.
Personal Data of Minors
We provide a general audience Site. The Site and Services are not designed for minors, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
External Links
Our Site and Services may contain links to third-party websites or features. Any access to and use of such linked websites or features is not governed by this Policy, but instead is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties. We are not responsible for the information practices of such third parties, including their collection of your personal data. You should review the privacy policies and terms for any third parties before proceeding to those websites or using those features.
Cookies and Tracking
Please see the MMIRA website Cookie Policy.
Policy Updates
This Policy may change over time. Members will be notified of changes via their account or an update email.
Contact Information
If you have any privacy-related inquiries or concerns, please get in touch:
Email MMIRA at mmira.membership@gmail.com
Write to MMIRA via:
MIXED METHODS INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, INC.
9700 TACKLE ST
LADSON SC 29456-6749
Legal Compliance
Legal grounds for collecting and processing personal data
Consent. The legal ground for processing your personal data that we collect when you provide us with specific permission to do so, is your consent, which you may withdraw at any time by clicking on any unsubscribe link that we provide.
Contractual Necessity. We may process your personal data when it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party (e.g., processing credit card details in order to effect payment).
Compliance with Legal Obligations. We also may conduct certain personal data processing activities for purposes of meeting our legal obligations in the EU and in EU member states (e.g., our regulatory retention obligations).
Vital Interests. Under special circumstances (e.g., in connection with natural disasters or emergency situations), we may need to process your personal data in order to protect the vital interests of you or one or more persons.
Legitimate Interests. The last legal ground for processing the personal data that we collect for other purposes identified are MMIRA’s legitimate interests in providing Services; providing quality support to members, potential members, and Site users; providing conference, webinar, seminar, or workshop attendees with pertinent event information; providing members and potential members with marketing materials to promote our Services; identifying board members or committee volunteers to fill our open positions or available opportunities; maintaining compliance with applicable global laws and regulations; providing more relevant content for users of our Site; identifying and fixing problems with our Site; understanding how our members interact with our Services and Site so we can enhance the experience and functionality of our Services and Site; and improving the overall user experience on our Site.