Effective Date: September 15, 2026

Home Care Council of PA (“Council,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, register for Council meetings or events, submit an inquiry, or enroll in a membership.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Your name and job title
  • Agency or business name
  • Business address
  • Email address and telephone number
  • Pennsylvania home care agency information, including license information
  • Membership and event registration information
  • Agency logo or other information submitted for membership purposes
  • Communications and inquiries you send to us
  • Billing and transaction-related information

When payments are made or payment information is provided, payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors, such as Stripe. Home Care Council of PA does not directly store your complete credit or debit card number on its website.

We may also automatically receive certain technical information when you use our website, such as your browser type, device information, IP address, referring pages, and website activity through standard website technologies and analytics services.

How We Use Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Process and administer memberships
  • Register participants for meetings, events, and educational programs
  • Communicate with members and registrants
  • Provide Council information, resources, announcements, and industry updates
  • Respond to questions, requests, and partnership inquiries
  • Process and maintain membership billing
  • Maintain and improve our website and services
  • Protect the security and integrity of our website and operations
  • Maintain appropriate business and transaction records
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

How We Share Information

Home Care Council of PA does not sell personal information.

We may disclose information to service providers that assist us with legitimate business operations, including website hosting, forms, email communications, payment processing, analytics, event technology, and other administrative services.

These providers may access information only as necessary to provide their services or as otherwise permitted by their own applicable terms and privacy policies.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, security, or operations of Home Care Council of PA or others.

Payment Processing

Membership and other payments may be processed through Stripe or another third-party payment processor. Payment information submitted through those services is subject to the payment processor’s security practices and privacy policies.

Home Care Council of PA may receive transaction information such as payment status, billing information, payment method details in limited or masked form, and transaction identifiers necessary to administer memberships and payments.

Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website and third-party services used with the website may use cookies or similar technologies for website functionality, security, analytics, and performance.

Your browser may allow you to control or disable certain cookies. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some portions of the website.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect information under our control. However, no website, electronic transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to administer memberships, provide services, maintain business and financial records, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, and protect our legitimate business interests.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update or correct personal information maintained directly by Home Care Council of PA.

You may also unsubscribe from non-essential promotional email communications by using an available unsubscribe option or contacting us. We may continue sending communications necessary to administer an active membership, registration, transaction, or other business relationship.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. Home Care Council of PA is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or services.

Children’s Privacy

The Council’s website and services are intended for businesses and adults and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13 through our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Home Care Council of PA
Email: info@homecarecouncilofpa.com
Phone: (717) 883-0379
Website: www.homecarecouncilofpa.com