PRIVACY STATEMENT

1. Information Collected Automatically

When visitors browse the website, NSMS automatically logs technical data to measure site traffic and improve performance. This includes:

• IP address and browser type used to access the site.

• Date and time of the visit.

• Referring URL (the Internet address of the website linked directly from).

• Specific files or search terms requested or searched on the site.

2. Cookies Policy

• Purpose: Cookies are used primarily to provide general Web analytics and support optional or customizable website features.

• Data Handling: Cookies do not store personal details such as names, ages, phone numbers, email addresses, or mailing addresses. NSMS does not link non-personal cookie data with personal data about specific individuals.

3. User-Submitted Content & Public Areas

• Message Boards & Public Pages: Any information or comments posted on public interactive areas are accessible to the general public.

• Public Access Records: Electronic comments submitted for study committee requests typically become part of the public record for that project unless specified otherwise.

• Email Exposure: User email addresses posting on public areas will be visible to anyone browsing those sections (NSMS does not control resulting email messages or spam).

4. Personal Data & Third-Party Sharing

• Voluntary Submissions: Information gathered through subscription web pages (e.g., buying products, joining electronic mailing lists, logging into specific areas) is entirely voluntary.

• Internal Sharing: Personal data may be shared with consultants or affiliates for internal business purposes, or if required by law.

• Third-Party Services: NSMS may use external service providers for forms, surveys, or subscriptions. While data submitted through these services is treated according to NSMS policies, NSMS is not responsible for the independent privacy policies or terms of service of those third-party providers.

5. Financial Transactions

• Data Usage: Collecting sensitive financial data (such as credit card and contact information for purchases or donations) is restricted solely to processing the payment.

• Sharing: Financial data is shared only with the necessary third parties required to complete the specific transaction.

6. External Links & Contact Information

• External Websites: NSMS is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from their pages. Users are advised to review external privacy statements individually.

• Inquiries: Questions regarding this privacy statement or data practices should be directed via email to NSMS@nsmsusa.org.