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Privacy Policy

National Home Watch Association (NHWA) Privacy Policy
National Home Watch Association (“NHWA”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to maintaining robust privacy protections for our members, visitors, and users. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, and to help you make informed decisions when using our website and services.
For purposes of this Policy:
“Site” refers to NHWA’s website, which can be accessed at [https://www.nationalhomewatchassociation.org/].


“Service” refers to the membership services, resources, tools, and features provided by NHWA through the Site.


“You” refers to you, as a user of our Site or Service.


By accessing or using our Site or Service, you accept this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, and you consent to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your information as described below.

I. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect two types of information from users:
“Personal Information” that can be used to identify you individually


“Non-Personal Information” that cannot be used to identify you directly


1. Information Collected via Technology
You can visit the Site without submitting any Personal Information. However, like most websites, we collect certain data automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.
Non-Personal Information collected includes:
Browser type and language


Device type and operating system


IP address


Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns


Referring and exit pages


General location (e.g., city, state)


We use cookies (small text files placed on your device) to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies may be “session cookies” (expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored on your device until manually deleted). For example, we may use cookies to:
Store login preferences


Track aggregate traffic


Monitor user engagement with resources or events


You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but doing so may limit some features of the Site.
2. Information You Provide to Us
When you create an account, apply for membership, register for services, or contact us, you may provide:
Name


Business name and contact details


Email address


Phone number


Mailing address


Password and login credentials


Content for your member profile or directory listing


Payment details (when applicable)


By submitting this information, you authorize NHWA to collect, store, and use it as described in this Policy.
3. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Information from anyone under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us at [Submit Contact Form].

II. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION
Personal Information
We use your Personal Information primarily to:
Process membership applications and renewals


Maintain member profiles and directories


Provide access to members-only resources


Respond to inquiries and requests


Send important updates, newsletters, or marketing content


Improve site functionality and member experience


We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information for marketing purposes. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:
Hosting and maintaining our website


Email and communication services


Data processing and analytics


Payment processing


These providers are authorized to use your information only to perform services for NHWA and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
We may also disclose Personal Information if required by law, or to:
Comply with a legal process


Investigate or enforce our Terms of Use


Detect or prevent fraud or security issues


Protect the safety, rights, or property of NHWA or others


Non-Personal Information
We use Non-Personal Information to:
Monitor usage trends


Evaluate the effectiveness of our content


Enhance website performance


Support future development of our programs and services


We may share aggregated, anonymized data with partners or sponsors, but it will not contain information that identifies you personally.
In the event of a business transaction (such as a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer), your Personal Information may be part of the transferred assets. By using our Site, you agree that such transfers are permitted under this Policy.

III. HOW WE PROTECT INFORMATION
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include:
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption


Password protection


Firewalls and secure server hosting


Internal access controls and staff confidentiality


Despite these safeguards, no system is 100% secure. By using our Site, you acknowledge and accept these inherent risks and agree to protect your own login information.

IV. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING THE USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You have the right to:
Access and review your Personal Information


Correct or update inaccurate data


Request the removal of your profile or information (subject to membership obligations)


Opt out of marketing communications


You can unsubscribe from emails by following the link at the bottom of any promotional message. For profile updates or data requests, contact us at [Insert NHWA email].
Please note that even if you opt out of promotional emails, we may still send administrative communications, such as policy updates or service notices.

V. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. NHWA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other platforms.
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing them with personal information.

VI. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
NHWA reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If significant changes are made, we will notify users by:
Posting a prominent notice on our website


Emailing you at the address provided in your account


Changes will take effect 30 days after notification for major updates. Minor updates may take effect immediately. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.

VII. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
National Home Watch Association
 Website: https://www.nationalhomewatchassociation.com

Last Updated: 08/01/2025
 

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