Privacy Policy
BY VISITING NSALWASHINGTON.ORG, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY.
Overview
National Society of Arts and Letters Washington D.C. Chapter (“NSAL-DC”) is committed to protecting your privacy online. This Privacy Policy describes the personal information we collect through this website at www.nsalwashington.org (the “Site”), and how we collect and use that information.
The terms “we”, “us” and “our” and “NSAL-DC” refer to National Society of Arts and Letters Washington D.C. Chapter. The term “user,” “you” and “your” refers to site visitors, customers and any other users of the site.
The term “personal information” is defined as information that you voluntarily provide to us which personally identifies you and/or your contact information, such as your name, phone number and email address.
www.nsalwashington.org provides a website where users can read articles on events, competition and scholarship winners, and learn more about NSAL-DC and a service where users may purchase memberships, pay for applications, and make donations to support NSAL-DC (the “Service”).
Use of www.nsalwashington.org, including all materials presented herein and all online services provided by NSAL-DC, is subject to the following Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies to all site visitors, customers, and all other users of the site. By using the Site or Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy, without modification, and acknowledge reading it.
Information We Collect
Product, Membership, and Application Orders. We collect a variety of personal information with each product, membership, and application order. This includes: Your name, address, email address and phone number. This information is shared with our e-commerce software providers to ensure the delivery of your order. We use your email to communicate with you about your order and to manage our customer relationship with you.
Your payment information. We collect payment information for each order but we do not store payment information on NSAL-DC servers. Your payment information is securely communicated to and processed via our e-commerce software providers. All personal information collected for an order is used for the fulfillment of that order and to manage our customer relationship with you.
Activity. We may record information relating to your use of the Site, such as the searches you undertake, the pages you view, your browser type, IP address, requested URL, referring URL, and timestamp information. We use this type of information to administer the Site and provide the highest possible level of service to you. We also use this information in the aggregate to perform statistical analyses of user behavior and characteristics in order to measure interest in and use of the various areas of the Site.
Cookies. We may send cookies to your computer in order to uniquely identify your browser and improve the quality of our service. The term “cookies” refers to small pieces of information that a website sends to your computer’s hard drive while you are viewing the Site. We may use both session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them). You have the ability to accept or decline cookies using your web browser settings. If you choose to disable cookies, some areas of the Site may not work properly or at all.
How Your Information is Used
The information you provide is used to process transactions, respond to form submissions and improve the service we provide. We do share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business and servicing clients and visitors. These trusted third parties agree to keep this information confidential. Your personal information will never be shared with unrelated third parties.
Third Party Links
The Site may contain links to third party websites. Except as otherwise discussed in this Privacy Policy, this document only addresses the use and disclosure of information we collect from you on our Site. Other sites accessible through our site via links or otherwise have their own policies in regard to privacy. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third parties.
Security
Security Measures. We maintain security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse or disclosure. However, no exchange of data over the Internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure. While we make every effort to protect your personal information shared with us through our Site, you acknowledge that the personal information you voluntarily share with us through this Site could be accessed or tampered with by a third party. You agree that we are not responsible for any intercepted information shared through our Site without our knowledge or permission. Additionally, you release us from any and all claims arising out of or related to the use of such intercepted information in any unauthorized manner.
How to Update Your Information
You may access and correct your personal information and privacy preferences by contacting us with your request at nsaldc@gmail.com.
Notification of Changes to this Policy
You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Site and this Policy periodically and to be aware of any modifications. Updates to this Policy will be posted on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us via regular mail or email at:
Mailing Address:
2801 New Mexico Avenue, NW, Apt. 1018
Washington, D.C. 20007
Updated: November 2022