NWANA Privacy Policy (U.S.–Based, GDPR/PIPEDA Compatible)
Effective Date: December 08, 2025
The Nordic Walking Association of North America (“NWANA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our website https://health.nwaofna.org (“Site”) and our educational, athletic, and membership services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information.
By using our Site or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Nonprofit Status
NWANA operates as a nonprofit organization in the United States.
All data processing activities described in this Policy are carried out strictly in support of our nonprofit, educational, and athletic mission. NWANA does not sell personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
2.1 Information You Provide
- Name, email address, phone number
- Account registration information
- Course enrollment and training records
- Payment information processed securely by third-party providers (e.g., PayPal)
- Communications sent to us (forms, email inquiries)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, device identifiers, browser type
- Pages visited, access times, referring URLs
- Cookies and similar technologies used for security, analytics, and functionality
2.3 Sensitive Information
We do not request or intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, government ID numbers).
If users voluntarily submit such information, we process it only as required to provide requested services.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide access to courses, certifications, and athlete services
- Manage accounts and process enrollments
- Process payments through secure third-party processors
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Improve Site performance, security, and usability
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and nonprofit governance requirements
- Protect NWANA, our users, and the public from fraud or misuse
All processing is performed under U.S. nonprofit operational needs and, where applicable, GDPR Art. 6 legal bases (legitimate interests, contractual necessity, consent).
4. How We Share Information
NWANA does not sell or trade personal information.
We may share limited personal information only:
4.1 Service Providers
With contracted third-party vendors supporting hosting, course delivery, email communications, analytics, or payment processing (e.g., PayPal).
These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and use data solely for NWANA operations.
4.2 Legal Requirements
To comply with U.S. federal, state, or international laws, or lawful requests by public authorities.
4.3 Protection of Rights
When necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of NWANA, our users, or the public.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary:
- to provide requested services,
- to support nonprofit compliance and accounting requirements, or
- as required by applicable law.
Data no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Rights
Your privacy rights depend on your jurisdiction. NWANA honors rights available under U.S. state laws, GDPR, and Canada PIPEDA, including:
- Access to personal data we hold
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of data where permitted
- Withdrawal of consent (where processing is consent-based)
- Request for a portable copy of your data
- Objection to certain processing activities
- Limiting cookies or tracking technologies
Requests can be submitted to info@health.nwaofna.org.
We may require identity verification for security purposes.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enable Site functionality (required cookies)
- Improve performance and analytics
- Enhance user experience
- Provide secure login sessions
Users may control cookies through browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality, including LearnPress courses.
8. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
Our Site may contain links or embedded content from third parties (e.g., video platforms, analytics tools).
NWANA is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
We encourage reviewing their privacy policies.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect personal information.
No online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are not intended for children under 13 (COPPA).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If such information is identified, we will delete it promptly.
For EU visitors: we do not target individuals under 16 without parental consent.
11. International Users (GDPR / PIPEDA Notice)
Our Site is operated in the United States.
If you access the Site from the EU/EEA, UK, Canada, or other regions, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.
We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including contractual protections where applicable.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our operations, nonprofit governance, or legal requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Continued use of the Site following updates constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Us
For questions or privacy requests, please contact:
Nordic Walking Association of North America (NWANA)
📧 info@health.nwaofna.org
🌐 https://health.nwaofna.org