NACDS Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our Users. Since our website will collect certain types of information from users on NACDS Foundation’s behalf, we feel you should fully understand the terms and conditions surrounding how that information is used.
This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices governing the use of information submitted to NACDS Foundation through this website (“Site”). Capitalized terms shall have the meaning designated in this privacy policy. Please be aware that our site contains links to other sites and that the privacy practices of these other sites may differ from those of NACDS Foundation. Each site is responsible for its own privacy practices.
Any person accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the NACDS Foundation Site, either manually or via an automated device or program, to the extent permitted hereunder, shall be considered a “User” under this privacy policy. All Users are bound by the terms of this privacy policy. A User that becomes a registered member of the Site shall be deemed a “Member.”
What Information We Collect
NACDS Foundation collects personally identifiable information such as email addresses from Users. NACDS Foundation may also collect IP addresses and pages visited from Users who view our Site. We may use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, and administer the Site. Your IP address may also be used to gather broad demographic information.
Additionally, if you decide to become a Member of the Site, you will be asked to register and provide certain information including, for example, a valid e-mail address, company name, work telephone number, and other contact information.
When you register, the Site uses a cookie to store a unique user ID. We use this user ID to identify you in our database, which enables you to enter, personalize, and use certain areas of the Site.
A cookie is a small data file that certain websites write to your hard drive when you visit them. A cookie file can contain information, such as a user ID, which the site uses to match with the registration information you’ve already given to us. But the only personal information a cookie can contain is information you supply yourself. A cookie cannot read data off your hard disk or read cookie files created by other sites.
If you have any questions about the Site, our privacy policies or the information we collect, you are welcome to address them by contacting homepage_info@nacds.org.
Information Usage
NACDS Foundation values your patronage and respects your right to privacy. Because we are committed to protecting your privacy, personal data relating to an identified or identifiable individual which are submitted to this Site will be collected, processed, stored, and disposed of in accordance with applicable U.S. law. However, U.S. law may not provide the degree of protection to personal data that is available in other countries. The submission of personal data constitutes the User's acknowledgment that he/she has read and understood this notice, and agrees to its terms.
Information Sharing
NACDS Foundation may share non-personal, non-individual information in aggregate form with third parties. If you do not want to be included in User lists, you may opt-out by submitting a request to NACDS Foundation at hompage_info@nacds.org.
NACDS Foundation may disclose personally identifiable information in special cases when we have found it necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating any user agreement or may be causing injury to or interference with NACDS Foundation, its Users, or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities.
NACDS Foundation also may disclose personally identifiable information as explicitly set forth in any user agreement agreed to by a User, or as NACDS Foundation in its sole discretion, believes is required or appropriate in order to comply with the law.
You hereby authorize the information sharing described in this privacy policy. Except as disclosed in this privacy policy, NACDS Foundation will not otherwise provide personally identifiable information to third parties without your consent.
Security
This Site has security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of information under our control. However, we cannot guarantee that such security measures will be sufficient, will not be breached, and that your information may not be disclosed or otherwise accessed in an unauthorized manner.
Policy Changes
As the Site grows and new features are added to the Site or legal requirements change, this privacy policy may be modified. Any changes to the NACDS Foundation privacy policy will be posted online. By accessing the Site, you agree to be bound by the NACDS Foundation privacy policy, including any posted changes.