A legal disclaimer

At the National Alliance for Drug-Endangered Children, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.nadec.org), join a membership, participate in community groups, donate, or interact with us in any way.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We May Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

When you visit our website
When you sign up for a membership or program
When you participate in community forums, groups, or courses
When you make a donation or purchase
When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us

This may include:

Name, email address, phone number
Mailing address
Payment or billing information (processed securely through third-party services)
Demographic information (optional)
User-generated content in community areas or forms
Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device, referring site)

We only collect the information that is strictly necessary to deliver our services and fulfill our mission.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Provide and manage memberships, courses, and community access
Communicate with you about programs, services, and updates
Process donations or purchases
Respond to your inquiries or support requests
Improve our website and services
Send newsletters and relevant updates (only if you've opted in)
Maintain the security and integrity of our platforms

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Membership & Community Groups

If you join a membership or participate in community groups, we may collect and display your name, profile, or user-generated content (e.g., comments, posts). By participating, you consent to appropriate visibility of your shared content within the group.

We reserve the right to monitor and moderate all group content to maintain a respectful and safe environment.

4. Cookies & Website Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and improve functionality.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. Some site features may not function properly without them.

5. Third-Party Services

We use secure third-party services for payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), email communications (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Social Pilot), and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Wix analytics). These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are bound by their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you engage with via our website.

6. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Data is stored on secure servers, and only authorized team members have access to sensitive information.

However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. By using our services, you acknowledge this risk.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Withdraw consent where applicable

To make a request, contact us at info@nationaldec.org or use the unsubscribe link in our emails.

8. Children’s Privacy

National Alliance for Drug-Endangered Children does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take appropriate action.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out: 📧 support@hopemasters.org