Effective Date: 15 April 2024 Welcome to the National Care Workforce Alliance (NaCWA) website. At NaCWA, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other contact details when you voluntarily provide them to us through forms on our website or through communication with us.

b. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website through the use of cookies and similar technologies.

2. Use of Information

a. We may use the personal information we collect to communicate with you, provide you with information or services you request, process your inquiries, and improve our website and services.

b. We may use non-personal information for analytical purposes, to monitor and analyse trends, usage, and activities on our website, and to improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

3. Disclosure of Information

a. We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or subpoenas.

4. Cookies

a. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal information and improve your experience on our website. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features of our website may not function properly if you do so.

5. Third-Party Links

a. Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties before providing any personal information to them.

6. Security

a. We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

a. Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information from our records.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

a. We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

a. If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us via our Contact page.

By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.