Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/18/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity National Alumni Association (“NAK NAA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application (the “App”) and website (collectively, the “Services”).

1. Information We Collect

1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us when you register an account, such as your name, email address, phone number, chapter affiliation, graduation year, or other membership details.
2. Usage Data: We may automatically collect certain information when you access or use the Services, including your IP address, device information (e.g., device model, OS, unique device identifier), browser type, access times, and pages viewed.
3. Location Data: We may collect approximate location data (e.g., city/state) from your device if you grant us permission. You can enable or disable location services at any time through your mobile device settings.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Services. You can set your browser or device to refuse some or all cookies, but this may limit certain functionalities.

2. How We Use Your Information

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

1. Provide, maintain, and improve the Services.
2. Verify your membership status and personalize your experience.
3. Send administrative information such as changes to our Terms, policies, or other updates.
4. Communicate with you about events, updates, and other relevant information related to NAK NAA.
5. Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience.
6. Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions or unauthorized activities.

3. How We Share Your Information

1. With Other Users: Some of your profile information (e.g., name, chapter affiliation) may be visible to other registered members to facilitate interaction within the NAK NAA community.
2. Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services for us, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, or customer support.
3. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information where required by law or in response to a valid subpoena, court order, or other lawful request by a government authority.
4. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Your Choices and Rights

1. Account Information: You may access, update, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.
2. Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email. Even after you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional messages such as account notifications or legal updates.
3. Location Services: You can disable location tracking at any time in your device settings.
4. Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. This may affect certain features of the Services.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer have a legitimate need to process your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware of a child providing us with personal information, please contact us so we can take steps to remove such information.

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers or databases located outside your country. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in countries outside of your own.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Services may link to third-party websites or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services before providing any personal information to them.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this Privacy Policy and, in some cases, provide additional notice. Your continued use of the Services after the posting of revised Terms signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any rights related to your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]