JOSA Alumni Network Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The JOSA Alumni Network ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Registration Data: Name, email, graduation year, contact details
• Profile Information: Profession, skills, career history, photos
• Event Participation: Dietary preferences, attendance records
• Communications: Messages, forum posts, feedback

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited
• Cookies: Session cookies for functionality (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Legal Basis
Maintain alumni directory and facilitate connections	Legitimate interest
Organize reunions and networking events	Contractual necessity
Send newsletters and updates (opt-out available)	Consent
Improve platform functionality	Legitimate interest
Process donations and scholarships	Legal obligation

4. Data Sharing

We only share your information with:

• Verified Alumni: Basic profile details in the alumni directory
• Service Providers: Secure vendors for hosting, email, etc.
• School Administration: Aggregated data for reporting
• Legal Requirements: When required by law

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information:

• Active Accounts: Until account deletion request
• Event Records: 5 years for historical purposes
• Financial Transactions: 7 years for legal compliance

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for:

• User authentication
• Session maintenance
• Basic analytics (Google Analytics)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Delete your account and personal data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Lodge complaints with data protection authorities

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@josa.edu.

8. Security Measures

We implement:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Employee privacy training

9. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside your jurisdiction, we ensure:

• Adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses are in place
• Equivalent protection standards are maintained

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not designed for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

11. Policy Updates

We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform announcements.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:

JOSA Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@josa.edu
[Optional: Mailing Address]