Noah Worcester Dermatological Society Privacy Policy

The Noah Worcester Dermatological Society ("Noah," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, www.noahderm.org (the "Site"), or interact with us in other ways.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:

  • Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number

  • Professional credentials and institutional affiliation

  • Payment information for dues, donations, and event registrations

  • Member preferences, committee interests, and communications

Information We Collect Automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, and device information

  • Site usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time on page)

  • Referring URL and location data (approximate)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors engage with our Site. Google Analytics collects data via cookies and other identifiers. You can opt out via Google’s opt-out tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

  • Manage your membership, event registrations, and donations

  • Deliver tailored content and opportunities

  • Communicate with you about Society updates, events, and benefits

  • Improve the performance and content of our Site

  • Fulfill legal obligations and protect our organization

If you are a Noah member, your email address and name may be added to our email communications platform, Campaign Monitor, which we use to send important updates and newsletters. You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe at any time via links in our emails.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it:

  • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Campaign Monitor, payment processors) under strict confidentiality

  • With event sponsors or partners only when relevant to events you’ve registered for and with notice

  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms and policies

  • With your consent or at your direction

4. Your Choices

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from promotional or member emails at any time

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us

5. Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your information. While we strive to protect all data, no internet-based system is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to websites operated by others. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their policies.

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we learn we have collected such data, we will promptly delete it.

8. International Visitors

If you access our Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your country.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. The latest version will always be posted on our Site with the revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, please contact info@noahderm.org