Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 8, 2026

Privacy Policy for The Elevator Association of Florida, Inc.

Welcome to EAOFL.org, the official website of The Elevator Association of Florida, Inc. ("EAOF," "we," "our," or "us"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide while using our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Company Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Email Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Membership Information
  • Event Registration Information
  • Payment Information
  • Communications submitted through contact forms
  • Any other information you choose to provide

We also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website
  • Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Process membership applications and renewals
  • Manage annual dues
  • Register attendees for meetings, conferences, golf tournaments, educational events, and other association activities
  • Process payments
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send newsletters and association updates
  • Provide educational materials
  • Improve our website
  • Maintain membership records
  • Communicate regarding events and member benefits
  • Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
  1. Payment Information

Payments made through our website are processed through secure third-party payment processors.

EAOF does not store complete credit card numbers on its servers.

Payment processors maintain their own privacy and security policies.

4. Membership Information

Membership information is maintained for association purposes including:

  • Membership verification
  • Renewal reminders
  • Event communications
  • Educational notices
  • Association announcements

Members are responsible for keeping their contact information current.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

6. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, you may receive:

  • Membership reminders
  • Event announcements
  • Educational updates
  • Association news
  • Legislative or code updates affecting the elevator industry

You may opt out of non-essential email communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails. Certain transactional or membership-related communications may still be sent as necessary.

7. Information Sharing

EAOF does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

  • Payment processors
  • Website hosting providers
  • Event management providers
  • Email communication services
  • Government agencies when required by law
  • Legal authorities when necessary to protect our rights or comply with legal obligations

8. Event Registration Information

Information collected during event registration may include:

  • Name
  • Company
  • Contact information
  • Meal selections
  • Sponsorship information
  • Booth registration information
  • Golf registration information
  • Emergency contact information (if applicable)

This information is used solely for planning and administering association events.

9. Photographs and Media

EAOF events may be photographed or recorded.

By attending an EAOF event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, video recordings, or other media may be taken and used by EAOF for:

  • Association publications
  • Website content
  • Social media
  • Promotional materials
  • Educational materials
  • Historical archives

If you prefer not to appear in photographs or videos, please notify an EAOF representative before the event. While we will make reasonable efforts to honor such requests, we cannot guarantee exclusion from all event photography or recordings.

10. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.

However, no method of electronic transmission or online storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

EAOF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

12. Children's Privacy

EAOF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly remove it.

13. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Request information regarding how your data is used

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

14. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Maintain membership records
  • Meet legal obligations
  • Maintain accounting records
  • Support historical association records
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our policies

    15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    EAOF reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

    Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

    Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

    16. Contact Information

    If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

    The Elevator Association of Florida, Inc.

    2881 Gateway Drive
    Pompano Beach, FL 33069

    Website: https://www.eaofl.org

    Email: Please use the Contact Form available on our website.