Privacy Policy

How do we get your information?

We collect information from you when you fill out a form on our web site, apply to be a member or register for or attend one of our events. We also may collect information when we contact you in person or via computer or phone.

What information do we collect?

We collect the information that you provide to us on our membership application, event or web forms or provide to us by way of business card. We may also keep records of certain communications we have had with you as part of our customer relations management. We also may collect information from you about others in your company who you would like added to our contact list.

How do we manage sensitive data?

We do not directly collect or store sensitive data through our web site or otherwise. Credit card information is handled through trusted, PCI and GDPR compliant third parties. If a credit card number is provided to our staff by phone, the number is entered directly into the PCI compliant system and not stored on PNAA’s server, workstations or anywhere else.

What do we use your information for?

Note: Your information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any external company or organization for any reason whatsoever, without your consent, other than for the express purpose of delivering the requested service or providing you with regular membership services. Any of the information we collect from you may be used in the following ways, depending on the activity in which you participated or the boxes you checked on your forms:

To process transactions
To manage your membership
To contact you in regards to the event for which you registered
To send periodic emails or postal mailings related to your request or activity
- The email address you provide will be added to our distribution list to receive mailings informing you of upcoming industry events, opportunities and news, etc. Emails generally do not exceed 3-4 per month.
  - Note: If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include an opt-out option at the bottom of each email.
- On occasion (generally once or twice per year at most), PNAA may send out a bonded mailing via postal mail for one of our members or sponsors.
To periodically call you about upcoming events or opportunities
- You should not expect to receive more than one to two such phone calls per year
To track web site activities on our web site to ensure content is tailored effectively for you.

How do we protect your information?

We implement a variety of security measures in accordance with industry standards to maintain the safety of your personal information and limit access to the information within PNAA to only those who agree to strictly abide by this privacy policy.

Regarding use of our web site, be aware that the nature of the internet is such that information flows over various networks over which we have no control, resulting in potential access by individuals other than those for whom you intend to communicate.

Do we use cookies?

Website usage information including traffic data, location data, weblogs, your domain name and your email address and other communication data is collected using cookies, allowing us to analyze your IP and browser information to determine the effectiveness of our web site and ways to improve it. By using our web site, you agree that cookies and similar technologies may be placed on your device.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your permission. However, we may share this information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our web site, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information secure and confidential. We may also release your information when the release is required to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising or other uses.

Third party links

We sometimes include or offer third party products, services or events on our web site. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and intend to maintain relationships with only upstanding business and organizations. We welcome any feedback about these sites.

Your Rights

You have the right to request that we not collect or maintain your personal data. If you would like us to erase all or part of your personal data from our records, with exceptions, you may email us at contact@pnaa.net to request to have your personal data removed. In that case, we will retain minimum personal information to record that you opted out.

You have the right to request that we do not contact you for marketing purposes, a right of portability, and the right to have your data restricted or blocked from processing. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please email us at contact@pnaa.net or choose the opt-out mechanism on an email you receive from us.

You have the right to request copies of any information about you that we maintain by emailing contact@pnaa.net. If you believe any of the information we have about you is inaccurate, you may request correction or removal by emailing contact@pnaa.net.