INTRODUCTION
This is the Privacy Statement and Policy (“Privacy Statement”) for National Alliance for Education Freedom, and its affiliates (“NAEF”) This Privacy Statement was last updated in April 2023.
NAEF understands that your privacy is important and respects the confidentiality of your personal information. We are fully committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of the information you provide when accessing and using materials on nationalallianceforeducationfreedom.com, including the site subscription pages or other websites or apps that link to this Privacy Statement. Any information that you submit to NAEF in response to an email request for information or other outreach will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Statement. Please be aware that NAEF reserves the right to amend this Privacy Statement from time to time, and any material changes will be reflected here to ensure that you are kept informed about the information collected and its usage.
It’s important to note that this Site may feature links to external sites that are not governed by this Privacy Statement. Although we do not take responsibility for the privacy practices of any third-party sites to which we may link in the future, we highly encourage you to review the privacy policies of such sites before submitting any personal information. Your privacy and security are of utmost importance to us, and we aim to maintain transparency and trust in our privacy practices.
YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT
Please read this Privacy Statement carefully. By browsing the Site or expressly consenting, where required under applicable privacy laws, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Statement.
INFORMATION THAT NAEF COLLECTS AND HOW IT IS USED
NAEF collects various types of information for different purposes:
- When you create an account for the Site
- When you request copies of publications
- When you subscribe for email newsletters and press releases
- When you seek additional information regarding NAEF’s services
- For marketing communications (via emails, social media platforms) based on your consent, where required under applicable privacy laws
The personal information collected may include names, addresses, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, geo location, subject areas of interest, and/or demographic information. It’s important to note that if you choose not to provide such information, you may not be able to receive emails from the Site, request copies of publications, subscribe for email newsletters and press releases, or seek additional information regarding NAEF’s services or employment opportunities.
It’s crucial for individuals to understand the significance of providing accurate and complete personal information when interacting with the Site. By sharing specific details such as names, contact information, and areas of interest, users enable the organization to tailor its communications to their preferences and provide relevant updates and resources.
At the same time, it’s essential for NAEF to respect user privacy and handle personal information in adherence to the applicable data protection regulations. This entails implementing robust security measures to safeguard the collected data and exercising transparency regarding the purposes for which the information is utilized.
By striking a balance between the collection of pertinent personal information and the protection of individual privacy rights, NAEF endeavors to establish a trustworthy and mutually beneficial relationship with its audience, ensuring that users receive valuable and personalized interactions while maintaining control over their private data.
SURVEYS AND EVENTS
NAEF collects information if you register for conferences and other NAEF-sponsored events, and/or take part in surveys, or questionnaires run by NAEF. Personal information that we collect includes names, e-mail addresses, unique personal identifiers, subject areas of interest and/or demographic information. In addition, we sometimes aggregate demographic information, and the types of systems and browsers of users. NAEF also may conduct user surveys on the Web or use technologies to provide NAEF with information on a number of areas, such as user identity, user viewing habits, whether or not users found what they were searching for, whether the Site content is relevant to user needs, and the like.
HOW IS PERSONAL INFORMATION USED?
The way we use your personal information depends on how you use the Site and the information you provide. We use your personal information to protect the legitimate business interests of NAEF. This includes:
- Communicate with you and manage your requests in relation to your account, subscriptions to NAEF newsletters, publications, events, and survey participations
- Tailoring your experience at the Site with relevant NAEF materials
- Understanding the Site’s user population, identifying subject areas of interest, and determining whether the Site is designed to work with the computer settings of most of our visitors
- Measuring and improving the effectiveness of NAEF marketing programs across different channels
- Improving our web content and navigation
- Informing you about updates to the service and notifying you about other products and services offered by NAEF that may be of interest to you, including information regarding publications and events and track email engagement activity for internal use only.
NAEF is dedicated to safeguarding and responsibly utilizing the personal information shared by users and participants in surveys and events. This data collection and processing are fundamental for the organization to deliver customized services, pertinent communications, and valuable insights into the preferences and requirements of its audience.
Under applicable privacy laws, the lawfulness of processing personal information for specific purposes is based on your consent, if required. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Additionally, processing may also occur for compliance with legal obligations, encompassing anti-fraud, anti-money laundering measures, as well as tax and social security requirements.
HOW WE MIGHT SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
The third parties with whom we may need to share personal information to help us provide services and products to you and to run our Site include:
- Our advisors
- Site security, marketing, and events services
- Our business partners for publications and events co-organized by NAEF and them
- NAEF may disclose your contact information in response to inquiries by bona-fide rights owners in connection with allegations of infringement of copyright or other proprietary rights arising from information that you have posted on the Site or otherwise provided to NAEF. Because NAEF is a National Organization, we may need to transfer personal information which is collected on the Site or through other means as described under this Privacy Statement across the NAEF group of companies at nationalallianceforeducationfreedom.com to help operate our business efficiently. These arrangements may involve your personal information located in various states around the country. NAEF maintains and stores personal information in systems and applications located in the U.S. where privacy laws may differ per state. The personal information is only accessible by authorized persons or vendors who are bound by privacy requirements, and we only make these arrangements or transfers where we are satisfied that adequate levels of protection are in place to protect information held in that state. In addition, the Site may be viewed and accessed anywhere in the country, including other countries that may not have laws regulating the use and transfer of personally identifiable information.
RETENTION OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAEF retains your personal information for so long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:
- The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you and provide services to you (for example, for as long as you have an account with us or keep using our services) and the length of time thereafter during which we may have a legitimate need to reference your personal information to address issues that may arise
- Whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject (for example, certain laws require us to keep records of your transactions for a certain period of time before we can delete them); or
- Whether retention is advisable considering our legal position (such as applicable statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations).
- In accordance with our marketing communications, we adhere to the relevant data privacy laws, and you have the option to unsubscribe from any or all further communications at any time. Every email sent by us includes a link that allows you to easily unsubscribe. Upon signing up for NAEF email newsletters, you can choose the specific promotions, news, and information you wish to receive, and you will also have the opportunity to unsubscribe from these communications if desired.
LINKS TO OTHER WEB SITES
This Site contains links to other websites that are not operated by NAEF. NAEF is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of any non-NAEF websites to which we link from the Site. We are not responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting other websites and sites not governed by our Privacy Statement. We cannot control the content or security of such websites. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred by a user as a result of visiting such websites. No links are intended to be, nor should be construed as, an endorsement of any kind by us of that other website.
YOUR RIGHTS
In accordance with applicable data privacy laws, including but not limited to the Texas Privacy Acts, you have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and details of how we use that information. If any of the information held about you is incorrect or out of date, you have the right to amend or rectify it. Please follow the process outlined below, and we will amend our records where appropriate.
You also have the right to request that we erase your personal information, stop processing your personal information, restrict the processing of your personal information, and provide your personal information in a portable format. Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent to processing. This may not apply if there are other legal justifications to continue processing.
If you think we may have incorrect personal information or would like a copy of the personal information we hold on you, or to exercise any other data protection right, please contact contact@nationalallianceforeducationfreedom.com.
Please note that we need to confirm your identity before we can give you any information. You also have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority within the organization.
The protection of children’s privacy, especially in their online interactions, is of utmost importance to NAEF. This website is specifically not geared towards targeting or soliciting children 18 years of age and younger. NAEF is committed to ensuring a safe online environment for all users, and as such, the content, services, and interactions provided on this site are intended for individuals above the age of 18.
When accessing and using the NAEF website, it is vital to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Privacy Statement and other related terms and conditions. These terms and conditions, including the terms of use, play a significant role in governing your access to and utilization of the site. It is crucial to familiarize yourself with these guidelines to ensure compliance and a responsible online experience.
TEXAS ADDENDUM
This Texas Addendum applies to Texas residents and adds to the information in the Privacy Statement. It does not apply to our job applicants, employees, or contractors when the information we collect about them is related to their current, former, or potential role with us.
COLLECTION, DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect and process certain categories of personal information both online and offline. We also disclose some categories of personal information to third parties for our operational business purposes. Additionally, we share categories of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Information shared for cross-context behavioral advertising:
- Inferences drawn from the collected personal information to create a profile about an individual’s preferences or characteristics.
Information shared with affiliates, subsidiaries, and third-party service providers:
- Inferences drawn from the collected personal information to create a profile about an individual’s preferences or characteristics, or for statistics and visitor tracking.
- Audio/Video Data, including audio, electronic, visual, and similar information.
Information shared with joint business partners:
- Identifiers such as name and contact information for specific referral purposes, shared for publications and co-organized events.
We may also disclose your personal information to a third party in the event of any reorganization, financing transaction, merger, sale, joint venture, partnership, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of all or any portion of our business, assets, or stock (including in connection with any bankruptcy or similar proceedings). We do not sell and have not sold personal information, including your sensitive personal information, in the preceding 12 months. Without limiting the foregoing, we do not sell the personal information, including the sensitive personal information, of minors under 16 years of age.
Our commitment to safeguarding your personal information extends to stringent measures in compliance with privacy regulations. It is our priority to ensure that any potential disclosure of personal information is conducted with the utmost care and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. As part of our dedication to transparency and accountability, we continuously review and update our policies to align with industry best practices and legal requirements. Rest assured that the protection of your privacy and personal data remains paramount in every aspect of our operations.
In addition to non-disclosure of personal information, we are vigilant in upholding the privacy rights of minors. Specifically, we refrain from selling the personal information, including sensitive details, of individuals under the age of 16. This reflects our unwavering commitment to respecting the privacy and security of all users, particularly those who may be more vulnerable in online environments.
By upholding these principles and practices, we strive to cultivate a trustworthy and secure platform where your privacy is safeguarded and your rights are respected. We recognize the significance of maintaining the confidentiality of personal information and are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and privacy for all users.
SOURCES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We gather this personal information directly from you and from third-party sources, including public databases, joint marketing partners, and social media platforms, in accordance with the relevant local laws.
The specific relevant content for this request, if necessary, delimited with characters:
- Operate and take care of our buildings and equipment
- Make sure things are high quality and safe, and keep an eye on security
- Find and stop fraud, and check people’s identities
- Help with any big changes to our business, like merging with another company or selling part of our business
- Keep records, follow the law and our rules, and handle any legal issues.
In order to fully understand these main responsibilities, it’s important to look at the specific day-to-day and long-term aspects linked to each task. Keeping facilities and infrastructure running smoothly requires close attention to details, following industry standards, and staying ahead with maintenance to make sure everything runs without any issues. Making sure things are safe and of high quality means having strong rules in place to keep everyone safe and guarantee high standards across everything we do. Controlling and watching over security means using advanced technology and specific methods to protect our things, our people, and our private data. Finding and stopping fraud, and making sure people are who they say they are, involves using smart tools and a strict checking system to lower risks and keep our work honest.
The process of facilitating and implementing reorganization, financing transactions, mergers, sales, joint ventures, partnerships, assignments, transfers, or any other disposition of a business entails a comprehensive and strategic approach. It requires meticulous planning, careful execution, and strict adherence to regulatory and legal frameworks. This multifaceted and intricate process demands a thorough understanding of market dynamics, legal implications, and operational intricacies to ensure a seamless transition while safeguarding the best interests of all stakeholders involved.
Moreover, the successful navigation of this complex landscape involves not only the initial strategic planning and execution but also the ongoing maintenance of records, compliance with laws and internal policies, and the ability to assert and defend legal claims when necessary. These critical aspects necessitate meticulous attention to regulatory requirements, legal nuances, and procedural intricacies to uphold integrity, transparency, and legal compliance throughout every phase of the process.
By diligently executing these functions, our organization can establish a solid foundation for the seamless and efficient operation of our business while upholding the highest standards of quality, compliance, and ethical conduct at every juncture. This commitment to excellence and attention to detail not only fosters a positive organizational culture but also builds trust and credibility within our community, employees, customers, donors, and regulatory bodies. It ultimately contributes to the long-term access and success of our business in the dynamic and competitive community.
Purposes for the Collection and Use of Sensitive Personal Information
We may use sensitive personal information of account log-in, password, or credentials allowing access to an account which qualify as sensitive personal information for purposes of performing services for our business, providing goods or services as requested by you, ensuring security and integrity, short term transient use such as displaying first party, non-personalized advertising, order processing and fulfilment, servicing accounts, providing service, verifying client information, and activities relating to quality and safety control or product improvement. Our commitment to the protection and responsible use of this sensitive personal information is integral to our operations, reflecting our dedication to your privacy and security. Through these endeavors, we aim to uphold the highest standards of data protection and ensure that your information is handled with the utmost care and respect.
Individual Requests
YOU MAY, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, MAKE THE FOLLOWING REQUEST:
You may request that we disclose to you the following information:
* The categories of Personal Information we collected about you and the categories of sources from which we collected such personal information
* The business or commercial purpose for collecting or sharing personal
information about you
* The categories of personal information about you that we shared (as defined under the applicable privacy law) and the categories of third parties to whom we shared such personal information; and
* The categories of personal information about you that we otherwise disclosed, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclosed such personal information (where applicable).
We understand the importance of protecting your privacy and providing you with control over your personal information. Accordingly, we have established procedures to ensure that you can exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws. These rights include the ability to correct any inaccuracies in your personal information, request the deletion of your personal information, obtain specific pieces of your personal information in a portable format, and opt out of the sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
We are committed to non-discrimination and will not penalize you for exercising your privacy rights. If you wish to make a privacy request, please contact us at the provided email address. We will handle your request in accordance with the law, considering the type and sensitivity of the personal information involved. It’s important to note that for verification purposes and to protect against fraudulent requests, we may need to request additional personal information from you, such as a copy of your driver’s license or a utility bill to confirm your identity.
In the case of deletion requests, we may ask for confirmation before proceeding to ensure that your personal information is handled appropriately. Should you wish to opt out of any future sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, you may also submit a request for this. Rest assured, we take your privacy seriously and are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of data protection.
AUTHORIZED AGENTS
If an individual wishes for an agent to act on their behalf in accordance with relevant laws, the agent can utilize the submission methods specified in the “Individual Requests” section. As part of our validation process, we may request the agent to provide appropriate evidence of their authorization. Furthermore, we may also necessitate that you verify your identity as outlined in the “Individual Requests” section or confirm that you have granted the agent permission to make the submission.
TERMS OF USE
These Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms and Conditions”) are applicable to your utilization of and registration on NationalAllianceforEducationFreedom.com.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE ACCESSING, BROWSING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SITE
The access to and browsing, review and use of the Site is subject to these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws. By accessing and using the Site, you accept these Terms and Conditions, without limitation or qualification. If you do not agree to the Terms and Conditions, do not use the Site. If, at any time, any part of the Terms and Conditions is no longer acceptable to you, immediately terminate your use of the Site.
CONTACT US
For further questions you may contact the appropriate data protection point of contact: contact@nationalallianceforeducationfreedom.com