Privacy Policy

Introduction

The New Hampshire Business Education Association ("NHBEA," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website nhbea.org (the "Site") or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Professional information (job title, school/organization, experience)
• Membership information and payment details
• Conference registration and event participation data
• Newsletter subscription preferences
• Communications you send to us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser information
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our Site
• Referring website information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing membership applications and renewals
• Managing conference registrations and event participation
• Sending newsletters and important updates
• Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
• Improving our website and services
• Conducting research and analysis to enhance user experience
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraud and ensuring website security

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting business
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionality of our Site.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about the personal data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters and marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.