Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Nevada Beta Alumni Association (the "Network," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users ("you" or "users") of our website, www.lvsae.com

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:

  • Information You Provide Directly:  

    • Account Information: When you register for an account, you may provide information such as your name, email address, graduation year, major, class year, and other alumni-related details.

    • Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information for your public profile, such as your current profession, company, location, interests, and other personal details.

    • Communications: If you contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your communication.

    • User-Generated Content: Information you post, share, or otherwise contribute to the Website, such as forum posts, event registrations, directory listings, and messages to other members.

    • Event Registration Information: If you register for alumni events through the Website, we may collect information necessary for your registration, such as dietary restrictions or guest information.

  • Information Collected Automatically:

    • Log Files: Our servers automatically record certain information when you access or use our Website, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.  

    • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Website. This may include your preferences, pages you visit, and other usage statistics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.  

    • Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Website, including the device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.  

  • Information We Receive from Other Sources:

    • [College Name] Records: We may receive certain alumni information from [College Name] to facilitate the operation of the Network and verify your alumni status. This may include basic contact information and graduation details.

    • Social Media Platforms (if applicable): If you choose to connect your social media accounts to our Website, we may receive certain profile information from those platforms, in accordance with their privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for various purposes, including:

  • Providing and Maintaining the Network: To create and manage your account, facilitate your participation in the alumni network, and provide you with access to features and functionalities of the Website.  

  • Communication: To communicate with you about your account, updates to the Network, alumni events, news from [College Name], and other relevant information.

  • Personalization: To personalize your experience on the Website, such as recommending connections, events, or content that may be of interest to you.

  • Networking and Connection: To enable you to connect with other alumni based on shared interests, profession, location, or other criteria.

  • Event Management: To process your registration for alumni events and manage related logistics.

  • Improving the Website: To analyze Website usage, identify trends, and improve the design, functionality, and content of the Website.

  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect the security and integrity of our Website and prevent fraudulent activities.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

  • Other Purposes: For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or with your consent.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Other Alumni: Information you choose to include in your public profile will be visible to other members of the Network. Your activity on the Website, such as forum posts and event participation, may also be visible to other members.

  • [College Name]: We may share certain alumni information with [College Name] for alumni relations purposes, such as updating their records and coordinating alumni activities.

  • Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us with various functions, such as website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, payment processing, and customer support. These service providers will have access to your personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect your information.  

  • Event Organizers: If you register for an event, we may share your registration information with the organizers of that event.

  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.  

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate reorganization, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.  

  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.  

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain choices and rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Correction: You can access and update your profile information through your account settings. If you need assistance correcting inaccurate information, please contact us.

  • Account Deletion: You can request to delete your account. Please note that even after your account is deleted, some information may be retained for legal or administrative purposes.

  • Communication Preferences: You can manage your email and other communication preferences through your account settings or by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

  • Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.  

  • [Include specific rights based on your jurisdiction, such as:]

    • Right to Know (CCPA): Residents of California may have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about them, the sources of that information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.  

    • Right to Opt-Out of Sale (CCPA): Residents of California may have the right to opt-out of the "sale" of their personal information (as defined under the CCPA).  

    • Data Portability (GDPR): Individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) may have the right to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

    • Right to Erasure (GDPR): Individuals in the EEA may have the right to request the erasure of their personal data under certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.  

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include [mention specific security measures you take, e.g., encryption, firewalls, secure socket layer (SSL) technology]. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.  

6. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing them with your personal information.  

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of [Specify Age, e.g., 13]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the specified age, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information.  

8. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Website from outside of [Your Country/Region], your personal information may be transferred to and processed in [Your Country/Region] or other countries where our servers are located. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to these countries.  

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.  

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.