Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Last Updated: June 28, 2026
The Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists of the Americas (NAPPSA) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website at https://nappsa.org or interact with our membership services.
Who We Are
NAPPSA is a nonprofit professional association representing Nigerian-American pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists across the United States and the Americas.
Contact:
Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists of the Americas (NAPPSA)
Website: https://nappsa.org
Email: nappsa@nappsa.org
Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
Membership Registration
When you join or renew your NAPPSA membership, we collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, professional credentials, and payment information. Membership data is managed through our membership platform, GrowthZone.
Contact Forms
When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Conference and Event Registration
When you register for NAPPSA conferences or events, we collect your name, email address, professional information, and payment details.
Email Communications
When you subscribe to NAPPSA newsletters or communications, we collect your email address and communication preferences.
Website Usage
We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is collected through Google Analytics.
Donations
When you make a donation through our GiveLively donation page, your donation information is collected and processed by GiveLively in accordance with their privacy policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and manage your NAPPSA membership
- Communicate with you about membership benefits, renewals, and updates
- Register you for conferences and events
- Send newsletters, announcements, and educational content
- Process payments for membership dues, event registration, and donations
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Third-Party Service Providers
NAPPSA works with the following third-party service providers who may process your personal information on our behalf:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| GrowthZone | Membership management, member directory, event registration |
| Mailchimp | Email newsletters and communications |
| Google Analytics (via Site Kit) | Website traffic analysis |
| GiveLively | Donation processing |
| Akismet | Comment spam detection |
| GoDaddy | Website hosting and domain services |
Each of these providers maintains their own privacy policies governing their handling of your data. NAPPSA does not sell your personal information to any third party.
Member Directory
NAPPSA maintains a member directory accessible to active members through the members portal. Your inclusion in the directory is limited to your name and professional information as provided during registration. Members may contact us to update or limit their directory listing.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function, including login sessions and security.
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
- Preference cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content from third-party platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable period thereafter, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to any legal or contractual obligations we must fulfill.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from NAPPSA email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
- Portability: Request that we provide your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at nappsa@nappsa.org.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
NAPPSA
Email: nappsa@nappsa.org
Website: https://nappsa.org/contacts/