NVPWHA Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2/28/2025

Welcome to the Northern Virginia Private Waste Haulers Association (NVPWHA). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website nvpwha.com, engage with us online, or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect
   Information You Provide to Us
   We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
   1. Register for membership.
   2. Sign up for newsletters, alerts, or updates.
   3. Submit forms or applications.
   4. Contact us via email, phone, or contact forms.
2. Participate in surveys, events, or workshops.
   This may include:
   1. Name
   2. Business name
   3. Email address
   4. Phone number
   5. Mailing address
   6. Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors)
   7. Any additional information you choose to provide.
3. Information Collected Automatically
   When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
   1. IP address
   2. Browser type and version
   3. Device identifiers
   4. Pages visited and time spent
   5. Referring website
   6. Cookies and similar tracking technologies
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   We use cookies to:
   1. Analyze website traffic and usage trends.
   2. Improve website functionality and user experience.
   3. Remember your preferences.
   4. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the website’s functionality.
5. How We Use Your Information
   We use your information to:
   1. Process membership applications and renewals.
   2. Provide member services, resources, and support.
   3. Communicate with you about updates, programs, events, and advocacy efforts.
   4. Respond to your inquiries and requests.
   5. Improve our website, services, and communications.
   6. Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
   7. Protect the security and integrity of our operations and members.
6. How We Share Your Information
   We may share your information with:
   1. Service Providers: Vendors and contractors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email distribution, payment processing) with contractual obligations to protect your data.
   2. Affiliated Organizations: Partner associations or organizations, when necessary, to provide member services or collaborative programs.
   3. Legal and Regulatory Authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of members and the public.
   4. Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets, where permitted by law.
   5. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. Data Security
   We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet or email transmission is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
   We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Your Choices and Rights
   You have the right to:
   1. Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
   2. Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
   3. Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any applicable legal obligations.
   4. Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
   5. To exercise these rights, contact us at 1 (703) 619-61293.
10. Third-Party Links
    Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
11. Children’s Privacy
    Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately to request the deletion of such data.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our website after these changes are posted indicates your acceptance of them.

Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Northern Virginia Private Waste Haulers Association (NVPWHA)
1765 Greensboro Station Place, Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102
+1(703) 619-6129
info@nvphwa.com

By using our website or providing your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.