National Association of ACOs Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2016

At NAACOS (National Association of ACOs), we respect the privacy of our members and visitors. This Privacy Policy applies to all information NAACOS collects or processes, including information collected via the NAACOS website, www.naacos.com and other digital platforms (such as email communications). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Please review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about NAACOS’s practices regarding the information we collect.

1.      Information Collected by NAACOS

The information NAACOS collects and how we use it depends on how you interact with our website or contact us offline.

Information Provided by You on Our Website

The NAACOS website may prompt you to voluntarily provide personal information when it is needed to deliver services or conduct transactions you request, such as registering as a member, subscribing to newsletters, accessing member resources, or signing up for events or educational programs. The types of personal information you may be asked to provide include:

  • First and last name
  • Business or other mailing address
  • Title, company or organization
  • Telephone number, mobile number, fax number
  • Email address
  • Payment information, including credit card details or other payment methods, if you make a payment for membership, events, or other services

Automatically Collected Information

The NAACOS website may automatically collect certain internet usage information from visitors, such as:[BD1] 

  • IP Addresses
  • The date and time you visit the NAACOS website
  • The pages you view while browsing
  • Browser types and versions
  • Geographic location (if available)
  • Device use
  • The internet address of any third-party website from which you linked directly to our website

We use this information to improve the functionality of the NAACOS website, personalize your experience, and analyze trends. For example, we may use your IP address to help tailor content to your geographic location, such as presenting region-specific events, programs, or resources. This helps us ensure that the content and services we offer are relevant and useful to you. Additionally, IP address data may be used to diagnose technical issues, manage website performance, and ensure the security of the website.

2.      Cookies and Tracking Technology

The NAACOS website uses cookies to enhance your user experience, such as tracking login information, order information, and other personalization settings. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, to access certain features, such as members-only areas, your browser must be set to accept cookies.

Some browsers may transmit “Do Not Track” signals. We do not currently take action in response to these signals. If we change this practice, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.

We may also use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects data through cookies about your interactions with our site. This data is processed by Google and may include your IP address. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using available browser opt-out tools.

Email Communications and Tracking

NAACOS uses email communications to share updates, announcements, and information about our services, events, and programs with our community. We may use tracking technologies to measure the effectiveness of these emails, including whether emails were opened and which links were clicked. This data helps us understand how our emails are being received and allows us to provide more relevant and targeted content in future communications.

You can manage your email preferences and opt-out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included at the bottom of each email or by contacting us directly at [email protected]

Please note that transactional emails are not subject to opt-out. Transactional emails include communications related to event registrations, membership confirmations, account updates, and other essential notifications required to facilitate the services we provide.

Targeted Advertising and Remarketing

In addition to using cookies for functionality, we use cookies for advertising purposes, including remarketing and targeted advertising. This means that if you visit the NAACOS website, you may see ads for NAACOS events or services on other websites or social media platforms. These ads are based on your previous interactions with our website, such as the pages you visited or the services you looked at.[BD6] 

We work with third-party service providers, including advertising networks such as Google, to serve these ads. These third-party partners may use cookies to collect data about your browsing behavior across different sites and tailor ads based on your interests.

You can opt out of targeted advertising or control how ads are delivered to you by adjusting your ad settings on the respective platforms or using the opt-out tools provided by advertising networks.

3.      Purposes of Collecting Information

We may use the personal information collected for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your requests and provide services
  • To contact you with information about events, programs, products, and services related to NAACOS
  • To analyze and improve our website, services, and content
  • To communicate updates and notifications
  • To enforce the terms of this Privacy Policy and our website’s Terms and Conditions[BD7] 

4.      Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or exchange your personal information. We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services, such as:

  • Website hosting
  • Event registration and management (see below)

We share your personal data with third-party service providers only when necessary to provide the services you have requested, such as event registration or member management. These third-party providers are only given the information necessary to perform their services and are required to maintain confidentiality and secure any data shared with them.

We may also disclose your personal information if required by law, to protect our legal rights, or to protect the safety or rights of others.

5.      Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and employ appropriate physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. While we take reasonable steps to secure your personal information, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Encryption and Secure Communications

To safeguard your data during transmission, we use Transport Layer Security (TLS), a widely recognized encryption protocol that protects your internet communications. TLS ensures that any sensitive data exchanged between you and our website is securely transmitted, preventing unauthorized access during the transfer process.

Payment Information Security

NAACOS does not store sensitive payment information such as full credit card numbers. Payments are processed securely by Authorize.net, which uses industry-standard encryption to protect your payment details during transactions. For more information about how payment information is handled, please review [Insert Payment Processor]’s privacy policy.

6.      Accessing and Controlling Your Personal Information

You have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us by emailing [email protected].

7.      Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and NAACOS is not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. Please note that any personal information you provide to third-party websites is subject to their privacy policies, not this one.

8.      Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be clearly indicated. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

9.      Contact Information

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

NAACOS
2001 L Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
202.640.1985

Event Registrations and Attendee Lists

NAACOS hosts events, including conferences, webinars, and workshops, where we may collect personal information such as your name, organization, email address, and phone number during registration. This information is used to process your registration, communicate event details, and ensure the smooth running of the event.

For certain events, NAACOS may share an attendee list with other registered participants, speakers, or sponsors. This list may include your name, organization, and professional contact details. You can manage the visibility of your information during registration and, if applicable, opt out of being included in the attendee list by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].

Please note that by registering for an event, you consent to the collection and sharing of your information as described above. If you do not wish to have your information shared, please contact us prior to the event or during the registration process.