National Association for Academic Excellence (NAAE)
Effective Date: January 28, 2026
The National Association of Academic Excellence (NAAE) is committed to protecting the privacy of users of its website and other online platforms and services. This Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used, and disclosed by NAAE and applies to information we collect when you use our websites, mobile sites, mobile applications, and other online services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Sites”) or when you otherwise interact with us.
If we update this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access the Sites to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy. NAAE is based in the United States and the information we collect is governed by U.S. law. By accessing or using the Sites or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the processing and transfer of information in and to the U.S. and other countries.
1. Information You May Provide
While using this website you may provide information directly to us through various means: filling out a form, signing up for email updates, sending us an email, responding to participate in an event, communicating with NAAE on social media, requesting information, or through other website-oriented communications. Such information may include: name, email address, mailing or billing address, mobile or other phone numbers, payment information, and other contact or identifying information you may choose to provide.
2. Information We Collect
When you visit the NAAE website, there is additional non-personal identifying information we may collect, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referring URLs
This information is used in aggregate form to analyze website usage and improve our services.
3. How We Use Your Information
NAAE may use collected information to:
- Provide and manage memberships, programs, events, and services
- Communicate with you regarding information we think may be of interest to you including events, resources, updates, notices, and administrative messages
- Respond to your requests, comments, and questions
- Maintain, improve, and analyze usage of our Sites
- Request feedback about our Sites
- Process payments, registrations, or donations and provide related confirmations and invoices
- Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
- Any other purpose for which the information was collected
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect usage data. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly as a result.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. On a need-to-know basis, we may share information as follows or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy:
- With trusted service providers who assist us in conducting our activities, under confidentiality obligations
- In connection with, or during negotiations of, any reorganization, formation of new organization, asset sale or transfer, financing or lending transaction or in any other situation where personal information may be disclosed or transferred as one of the assets of NAAE
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of NAAE, its users, or others
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. NAAE is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies, though doing so could affect the availability and functionality of our Sites. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
NAAE does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
9. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or update your personal information
- Opt out of receiving non-essential communications
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or operational requirements
- Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
NAAE may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
National Association for Academic Excellence
Website: www.naaeinc.org
Email: info@naaeinc.org
This Privacy Policy is intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.