Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01/15/26

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how District 8 Toastmasters (“District,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information obtained through this website.

District 8 Toastmasters operates as part of Toastmasters International, a global nonprofit educational organization. Our privacy practices are intended to align with and support the official Toastmasters International Privacy Policy.

For comprehensive information on how personal data is handled at the organizational level, please review the Toastmasters International Privacy Policy, available on the Toastmasters International website.

Information We Collect at the District Level

District 8 Toastmasters collects limited personal information only when voluntarily provided by users. This may include:

Name
Email address
Club affiliation or district role
Information submitted through:
- Contact forms
- Event registrations
- Leadership inquiries
- Resource requests

We do not collect payment information or membership dues through this district website.

Automatically Collected Information

Like many websites, we may collect limited non-personal information such as:

Browser type
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information is used solely to improve website functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected by District 8 Toastmasters may be used to:

Respond to inquiries or requests
Communicate district-related information (events, training, leadership resources)
Support district operations and volunteer coordination
Improve website content and navigation

District 8 Toastmasters does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Relationship to Toastmasters International

Membership data, dues processing, official Toastmasters records, and international communications are managed directly by Toastmasters International and are governed by their privacy policy.

When this website links to Toastmasters International systems or resources, any information provided through those platforms is subject to the Toastmasters International Privacy Policy.

Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand general site usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Links

This site may include links to third-party websites, including Toastmasters International, event platforms, or educational tools. District 8 Toastmasters is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information submitted through this site. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or district data practices, please contact:

District 8 Toastmasters
webmaster@midwestspeakers.org

For questions regarding Toastmasters International data practices, please refer to the official Toastmasters International Privacy Policy.