Last Updated: January 2026
1. Who We Are
The Illinois Pawnbrokers Association (“IPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a state-based trade association representing pawnbrokers throughout Illinois. We provide advocacy, professional education, industry resources, and member services.
Our website address is:
https://www.illinoispawn.org
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Contact us through forms or email
- Register for membership or events
- Enroll in educational courses or training
- Create or manage a member account
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business name or affiliation
- Login credentials
- Course participation data
2.2 Comments
If commenting features are enabled, profile images may be displayed using third-party services associated with the commenting platform. These services may process anonymized data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
2.3 Media Uploads
If you upload images or media to the Website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from publicly available media.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and user experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Save login sessions and preferences
- Remember user settings
- Support comment and form functionality
- Analyze website traffic and engagement
Specific cookies may include:
- Comment cookies (saving name/email for convenience)
- Login and session cookies
- Preference and display cookies
- Temporary cookies used to verify browser compatibility
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Website may not function properly as a result.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and pages on this Website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, documents, or articles).
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the external site directly. These third-party websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed additional tracking
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
IPA does not control these third-party websites and encourages users to review their privacy policies.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the Website. These tools collect aggregated, non-identifying data to help improve site performance, content, and member services.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Manage memberships and accounts
- Provide access to educational courses and resources
- Respond to inquiries and communications
- Send association updates, newsletters, and event information
- Improve Website functionality and services
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
7. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information with:
- Trusted service providers (hosting, learning platforms, email services, analytics)
- Spam detection services
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
8. Data Retention
- Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely
- Member account data is retained while accounts remain active
- Administrators may access user data for association operations
9. Your Rights
You may request:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal data (subject to legal or administrative requirements)
Requests can be submitted using the contact information below.
10. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date above.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:
Illinois Pawnbrokers Association
Mail: Paymaster Pawn & Jewelers 1103 7th Street Rockford, IL 61104
Phone: 815-289-6320
Email: pawnstar.jv@gmail.com