Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2026

The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSIACA) (“OSIACA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, lodge officers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when using our website located at https://osiaca.org.

OSIACA is a nonprofit fraternal organization dedicated to preserving Italian heritage and culture, supporting charitable initiatives, promoting educational opportunities, and strengthening our local lodges and communities.

Information We Collect

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

Contact us through our website.
Request information about membership.
Register for conventions, meetings, scholarships, or other events.
Subscribe to newsletters or organizational announcements.
Communicate with OSIACA or one of our lodges.

The information you provide may include:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Lodge affiliation (when applicable)
Any information you voluntarily include in your correspondence.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website is used to:

Respond to questions and requests.
Provide information about membership and local lodges.
Register individuals for events, meetings, scholarships, and organizational activities.
Distribute newsletters and organizational announcements.
Support the programs and mission of OSIACA.
Maintain organizational records.
Improve the content and functionality of our website.

OSIACA does not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise distribute your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Email Communications

If you choose to provide your email address, we may send communications regarding:

Upcoming events and conventions
Scholarship opportunities
Italian heritage and cultural programs
Community service initiatives
Membership information
Organizational news and announcements

You may unsubscribe from non-essential email communications at any time by following the instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Contact Forms

Information submitted through our contact forms is used solely to respond to your inquiry or provide the information you requested.

Cookies and Google Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality and to help us understand how visitors use our website.

We use Google Analytics, provided through Site Kit by Google, to collect anonymous information about website usage. This information may include:

Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Browser and device type
Operating system
General geographic region
Referring websites
General website usage patterns

Google Analytics uses cookies, including cookies beginning with _ga, to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. This information is used solely to improve the website and better serve our members and visitors. We do not use Google Analytics to personally identify visitors.

Our website uses CookieYes to manage cookie preferences. Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies such as Google Analytics are not activated until you have provided your consent. You may change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on our website.

For additional information regarding how Google processes data, please visit:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to local lodges, the national Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, charitable organizations, community partners, and other external websites. These websites operate independently and maintain their own privacy policies.

OSIACA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the personal information voluntarily provided through our website. While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

OSIACA supports family participation in many of its programs and activities. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 except where information is provided by a parent or legal guardian in connection with scholarships, youth programs, or organizational activities.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, organizational practices, or applicable laws. Any revisions will be posted on this page along with the updated Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the information we collect, please contact us through our website:

Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSIACA)
https://osiaca.org/contact/