Effective Date: September 17, 2025
The Nordic Walking Association of North America (“NWANA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website https://nwaofna.com (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our Site and services.
By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of the Site.
- Nonprofit Status
NWANA is organized as a nonprofit entity under the laws of the United States. As a nonprofit, NWANA is legally restricted from certain commercial activities, and all data practices described in this Privacy Policy are carried out in furtherance of our educational and charitable mission.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information You Provide: Name, email address, phone number, or other details submitted through registration forms, contact inquiries, or event participation.
Technical Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device identifiers, access times, and referring website addresses.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information gathered through cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, measure performance, and provide a secure experience.
- Use of Information
We use collected information to:
Communicate with you regarding events, programs, or inquiries.
Administer our nonprofit programs, membership, and services.
Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Protect NWANA, our members, and the public from fraud or misuse.
- Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share limited information only under the following circumstances:
With Service Providers: Vendors or contractors engaged to support our Site or nonprofit operations, subject to confidentiality obligations.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable law, legal process, or lawful requests by public authorities.
Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect the safety, property, or rights of NWANA, our affiliates, users, or the public.
- Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
- Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction, update, or deletion of your personal data.
Withdraw consent for certain uses of your data.
Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Requests may be submitted to info@nwaofna.com.
- Cookies
Our Site uses cookies for functionality, analytics, and security. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but certain features may not operate properly if cookies are disabled.
- Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) and links to third-party websites. NWANA is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies.
- Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
- Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is inadvertently collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
- International Visitors
Our Site is operated in the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Any updates will be posted to this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site after such updates constitutes acceptance.
- Contact Information
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Nordic Walking Association of North America (NWANA)
📧 Email: info@nwaofna.com
🌐 Website: https://nwaofna.com