Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Website Terms, Disclaimers, & Privacy Policy

1. Website Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

The North American Psychoanalytic Confederation (NAPsaC) provides the information, resources, and materials on this website as a professional service to our component societies, members, and the general public.

• Accuracy of Information: While we endeavor to keep our website content accurate and up to date, NAPsaC makes no guarantees, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided.

• Third-Party Links: This website contains links to external internet resources, including regional societies and international psychoanalytic bodies. NAPsaC does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of information hosted on external websites.

• Limitation of Liability: NAPsaC expressly disclaims any liability for damages or losses of any kind resulting from the use of, reference to, or reliance upon any information contained within this site.

2. Privacy Policy

Introduction

NAPsaC is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, members, and event registrants. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, utilize, and protect your data across our digital platform.

Information Collected Automatically (Non-Personal Data)

Like most website operators, NAPsaC collects information that web browsers and servers routinely make available. This includes:

• Browser type and language preferences

• Referring websites

• Date, time, and duration of visitor requests

We analyze this aggregate, non-personally-identifying data exclusively to monitor website performance and improve user experience.

Information You Provide Voluntarily (Personal Data)

We collect personally-identifying information only when it is necessary to fulfill a specific user request or transaction.

• Account Creation & Membership: When creating a profile, we collect relevant contact information (name, email address, phone number, and physical address).

• Event Registration & Contributions: If you register for a conference or process an association payment, we collect the necessary personal information to facilitate that event. If you register guests, you acknowledge that you have their consent to provide their details.

• Member Directories: Depending on your membership type, your information may appear in our public or private directories. You maintain control over your visibility and can modify your privacy settings or update your profile details at any time by logging into your account.

Communication & Consent

By establishing an account or engaging in transactions with NAPsaC, you are opted into our organizational contact list to receive updates, newsletters, and event announcements.

• Transactional Consent: Providing your data for registrations or payments implies consent to use that data only for that explicit purpose.

• Secondary Use: For any secondary outreach (such as general marketing or third-party announcements), we will explicitly ask for your consent or provide a clear mechanism to opt out.

• Withdrawing Consent: You may opt out of our mailing lists at any time by utilizing the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting our administration directly.

Data Sharing & Disclosures

NAPsaC does not sell or lease your personal information. We may disclose your information only under the following limited circumstances:

• To verify credentials or status if you are a member of a connected affiliate organization.

• When required by law, subpoena, or legal process.

• To enforce our website Terms of Service.

3. Third-Party Ecosystem & Technical Infrastructure

Platform Hosting (Wild Apricot)

Our website operations, database management, and membership portals are securely hosted by Wild Apricot. Wild Apricot provides the administrative tools required to manage our confederation effectively. Your data is stored subject to their strict operational guardrails. Please consult the Wild Apricot Privacy Policy for specific system-level security details.

Payment Processing & Bookkeeping

Financial transactions executed on this site are securely processed via Affinipay (our merchant gateway) and integrated with our accounting software.

• By executing a transaction, you consent to these platforms processing your payment.

• If you opt into recurring fees or installments, your payment profiles are securely tokenized and held by the processor.

• NAPsaC does not directly store, view, or retain your credit or debit card numbers on our local systems.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website uses "cookies"—small text files stored on your device—to optimize your browsing experience. Cookies save your preferences and help keep you securely logged into your portal so you do not have to re-enter credentials on every visit.

• Cookies are dropped via the Wild Apricot infrastructure to keep the site functional.

• You can manage or disable cookies through your individual browser settings, though doing so may limit your access to certain secure areas of the site.

Embedded Content & Uploaded Media

• Embedded Material: Pages on this site may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, map modules, articles) from third-party sites. This content behaves exactly as if you visited the external site directly, meaning those providers may track your interactions if you are logged into their services.

• Media Restrictions: If you upload images or documents to user profiles or community spaces, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS data), as other users may technically download and extract this information.

Data Security Standards

We prioritize data security and utilize industry-standard security protocols during data transmission and storage via our hosting infrastructure. However, because no internet transmission or electronic storage method is entirely flawless, we cannot guarantee absolute, ironclad security.

4. Policy Updates & Modifications

NAPsaC reserves the right to modify, adjust, or completely replace this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon their publication to this URL. We encourage our members to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we safeguard organizational data.

5. Advertising & Editorial Disclaimer

From time to time, professional opportunities, institute programs, or member advertisements may appear in NAPsaC digital communications or web spaces.

• No Endorsement: The publication of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement or verification by NAPsaC of the product, service, institution, or clinical claims made.

• Editorial Independence: Advertising revenues or placements exert zero influence over the editorial decisions, policy choices, or core content of the Confederation.

• Right of Refusal: NAPsaC retains absolute authority to refuse, cancel, or reject any advertisement for any reason, at our sole discretion.