Privacy Policy Statement
Updated March 2025
The National Association of College and University Attorneys (“NACUA” or “we”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal data to support our business activities.
OVERVIEW
NACUA collects personal data through its website (www.nacua.org), mobile applications, and other digital platforms (collectively, “platforms”). This Privacy Policy outlines who is responsible for the personal data we collect, what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we may disclose it to, and your rights and choices regarding your personal data.
NACUA platforms:
- Nacua.org
- Events.nacua.org (Event websites)
- Community.nacua.org (NACUANET-Higher Logic Community Platform)
- Pathlms.com/NACUA (Blue Sky PATH - Learning Management System)
- Nacua.quickbase.com (Web Application portal for operational support apps)
- Other partner website applications that support our events
DATA COLLECTION AND USAGE
Examples of the types of Personal Data Collected:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Demographic Information: Birth date, biographical information, ethnicity, gender.
- Health Information: See ‘Consumer Health Data Privacy’ below
- Professional Information: Title, institutional or firm affiliation, date you began practicing higher education law.
- Event-Related Information: Dietary restrictions, ADA accommodations, Emergency contact information.
- Technical Information: Internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information.
NACUA does not store or retain any credit card information collected on our website or other partner website applications for transactions, including but not limited to membership dues payments, event registrations, or product purchases.
How We Use Personal Data:
- To communicate with members and respond to inquiries.
- To process registrations for events and deliver NACUA products and services.
- To personalize and improve the usability of our website.
- To conduct surveys and gather feedback.
- To compile membership directories and registration lists (members only).
- To share information with business partners for relevant products and services.
- To ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect NACUA’s interests.
- To share with NACUA planning groups.
METHODS OF COLLECTING INFORMATION
We collect personal data through:
- Direct Interactions: When you provide data through our website, registration forms, or direct communication.
- Automated Technologies: Through cookies and similar tracking technologies that collect technical data about your browsing actions and patterns.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website.
SHARING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
Through the Membership Directory:
NACUA collects information from its members (including names, titles, institutions, addresses, business phone numbers, business fax numbers, and email addresses) for inclusion in a membership directory that is accessible to NACUA members and NACUA employees on NACUA’s website. NACUA also shares professional information with conference attendees through its mobile app and through an “attendee list” in connection with each NACUA conference or event.
With Third Parties:
We may disclose personal data to third-party sponsors of NACUA events through its event app, however, attendees can opt out of sharing their profiles. Profiles only display name, title, and institution; email addresses are not included. Users may request that NACUA refrain from disclosing personal data to third parties by contacting NAUCA at membership@nacua.org or by calling (202) 833-8390.
When Legally Necessary:
We may disclose personal data to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights and interests, or ensure the safety of our users and the public.
Withdrawing Consent
To withdraw your consent for the sharing of your personal data, please contact NAUCA by emailing membership@nacua.org or by calling (202) 833-8390.
CONSUMER HEALTH DATA PRIVACY
This supplements the NACUA Privacy Statement and applies to personal data defined as “consumer health data” subject to the Washington State My Health My Data Act (MHMDA), the Nevada Health Data Privacy Act (NHDPA), or other applicable state consumer health privacy law.
Consumer Health Data We Collect
As described above in Data Collection and Usage, we collect categories of information that could be considered consumer health data, including:
Sources of Consumer Health Data
As described above under Methods of Collecting Information, we collect personal information which may include consumer health data directly from you, from your interactions with our platforms or the platforms used by our trusted third party vendors and service providers.
Why We Collect and Use Consumer Health Data
We collect and use consumer health data as reasonably necessary to provide you with the products and/or services you have requested or authorized. This includes fulfilling your request related to your dietary and/or accommodations needs during our events for which you have registered.
Our Sharing of Consumer Health Data
As described above under Sharing Your Personal Data, we share consumer health data with our trusted service providers (vendors, agents or processors) working on our behalf that help us plan for, provide food service, or housing accommodations during events for which you have registered. We may also disclose consumer health data when necessary to comply with applicable law or respond to valid legal requests or processes.
How to Exercise Your Rights
If you are covered by the MHMDA, the NHDPA, or other applicable privacy laws then you may have certain rights with respect to your data, including rights to access, delete, or withdraw consent relating to such data, subject to certain exceptions. You can request to exercise such rights by notifying us at the email address provided below under Contact Us.
EMAIL AND MAILING LIST POLICIES
Your email address will only be used by NACUA staff and will not be sold or rented to third parties.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. NACUA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit.
INFORMATION SECURITY
NACUA employs industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. We also have in place privacy protection control contractual obligations with our vendors designed to ensure that personal data is protected from unauthorized access or disclosure. All NACUA employees must abide by NACUA’s Privacy Policy Statement. Only authorized employees are permitted to have access to personally identifiable data about website visitors, and that access is limited to what is reasonably needed to perform an employee’s responsibilities, such as providing updates or notices or customer service. Employees who violate our privacy policies are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. NACUA cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted via the internet.
MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
You may contact us to correct, update, or delete your personal data. Requests can be made via email at membership@nacua.org or by calling (202) 833-8390. Please note that certain data may be necessary for providing our services, and its deletion may impact our ability to deliver these services.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our website is intended for users over 13 years of age. NACUA does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes.
Last updated: March 2025
GOVERNING LAW
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the District of Columbia, USA. Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia.
CONTACT US
For further information or questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at membership@nacua.org or (202) 833-8390.