Privacy Policy of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA)
Updated Date: Dec. 2024
The Broadcast Education Association (“BEA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding any personal information that you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, participate in our events, or use our services.
By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you interact with our website and services. This may include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, job title, institution/organization, and other details provided when you register for events, memberships, or communications.
- Non-Personal Information: Information collected automatically via cookies and tracking technologies, such as IP addresses, device information, browsing activity, and analytics.
- Payment Information: If you make a donation or pay for a membership/event, we collect necessary billing details, though payments are processed by third-party payment providers, and we do not store your payment information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our website and services, including event registrations, memberships, and communication.
- Personalize your experience and respond to your inquiries and requests.
- Send important updates, newsletters, and other communications related to the BEA’s activities.
- Administer surveys, contests, or promotions.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, hosting events, processing payments, and sending communications on our behalf. These service providers are obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services we request.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or legal process.
- Business Transfers: If BEA is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and gather demographic information. You can manage cookie settings through your browser or device preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal requirements.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us directly.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 16, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by BEA. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. International Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at: Email: Help@beaweb.org