The American Board of Stuttering, Cluttering, and Fluency Disorders (ABSCF) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

ABSCF may collect personal information directly from you (for example, through forms, membership applications, renewals, event registrations, donations, subscriptions, emails, or phone communications) and automatically through our website.

We use personal information for purposes that include:

• Administering certification, renewal, and membership activities
• Maintaining records needed for ABSCF operations and compliance
• Providing member services, support, and responding to inquiries
• Processing payments, dues, donations, and related confirmations
• Sending organizational communications (including newsletters and updates, if you opt in or if operationally required)
• Improving website performance, functionality, and user experience

ABSCF does not sell your personal information. We share personal information only as needed to operate ABSCF, deliver requested services, and comply with applicable requirements.

ABSCF provides a public directory to help individuals and families locate Board Certified Specialists. Each specialist controls what information (if any) is displayed publicly in their profile through their account settings. Specialists may update their public-facing information at any time by logging in.

If you provide personal information about another person to ABSCF (for example, when registering guests or submitting information as part of an ABSCF process), you confirm that you have the authority and permission to do so. ABSCF will use that information only for the purpose for which it was provided.

ABSCF uses trusted third-party service providers to support operations such as website hosting, membership management, online forms, email communications, analytics, and payment processing. These providers receive only the information needed to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards.

ABSCF is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. If you follow a link to another site, please review that site’s privacy policy.

ABSCF uses cookies and similar technologies to operate our website and to understand how visitors use our site. We also use analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to collect information such as pages visited, time on site, and general device/browser data.

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact site functionality. You can also learn more about Google Analytics and available controls through Google’s settings and tools.

ABSCF may send you administrative messages related to your account, certification, renewal, dues, events, and other operational matters. If you subscribe to ABSCF updates or newsletters, you may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us.

ABSCF services are intended for individuals and activities within the United States. If you access the site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed in the United States.

You may request access to your personal information, request corrections, or request deletion where appropriate. Some information may need to be retained for certification integrity, operational requirements, or legal obligations. To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

ABSCF may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when changes were made. Continued use of the website after updates are posted indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact: