Florida Society of Rheumatology (FSR)
Last Updated: February 26, 2026
The Florida Society of Rheumatology (FSR) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, meeting attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and website visitors.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you:
Apply for or renew membership
Register for meetings or educational programs
Submit abstracts or research
Sign up for emails or advocacy alerts
Complete online forms
Apply for sponsorship or exhibit opportunities
We may collect:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Professional credentials and practice information
Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
Any additional information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
This information helps us:
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
Remember user preferences
Improve site functionality
Track aggregate website usage
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.
How We Use Information
FSR may use your information to:
Provide membership services and benefits
Process meeting registrations and abstract submissions
Distribute advocacy communications and legislative alerts
Send newsletters and educational updates
Respond to inquiries
Improve programs and website functionality
Produce aggregate, non-identifiable statistics
Comply with legal obligations
FSR does not sell personal information.
Email Privacy
FSR does not sell, rent, or share email addresses with outside organizations without permission, except as required by law or as necessary to provide services through trusted vendors.
You may opt out of communications at any time by:
Text Messaging Policy
Sharing of Personal Information
FSR does not share, sell, or disclose your personal information or mobile opt-in data to third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law.
All categories above exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with third parties.
Opting Out
You may opt out of receiving text messages from FSR at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message you receive.
Consent
By providing your phone number and opting in to receive text messages, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
Third-Party Service Providers
FSR may engage trusted third-party providers to assist with:
These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services and are contractually obligated to safeguard it.
Data Security
FSR takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
Data Retention
FSR retains personal information only as long as necessary to:
Provide membership services
Administer meetings and programs
Maintain financial and legal records
Comply with regulatory requirements
Information is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. FSR is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
Policy Updates
FSR may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective when posted with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
Florida Society of Rheumatology (FSR)
Website: https://floridarheumatology.org
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