Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Professional Information: School or organization name, job title, and teaching credentials
• Membership Information: Membership type, membership ID, and renewal dates
• Conference Registration: Dietary preferences, accessibility needs, and session interests
• Payment Information: Billing details for membership dues and conference registrations (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Membership Management: Processing memberships, renewals, and member communications
• Event Registration: Managing conference and event registrations
• Communications: Sending newsletters, updates, and announcements about NHBEA activities
• Awards Program: Processing nominations and recognizing outstanding educators
• Website Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

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 is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold 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 our email communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: