PRIVACY NOTICE

Last updated: October 2025

This Privacy Notice for CASE Association (“we,” “us,” or “our”), describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your personal information when you use our services (“Services”), including when you:

  • Visit our website at https://thecaseassociation.org or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice.
  • Use CASE Membership. As a CASE member, you gain access to a vibrant, supportive community and valuable professional development opportunities that enhance both your teaching and scholarship.
  • Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events.

Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

 

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

This summary provides key points from our Privacy Notice:

  • Personal information we process: Depends on your interactions and features you use.
  • Sensitive information: We do not process sensitive personal information.
  • Third-party data: We may collect information from marketing partners, social media, and public sources.
  • Processing: To provide, improve, communicate, ensure security, and comply with law.
  • Sharing: In limited and defined cases with specific partners.
  • Your rights: Depending on your region, you may have rights over your data.
  • Contact: Email info@thecaseassociation.org to exercise your rights.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
  2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
  3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
  4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
  5. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
  6. IS YOUR INFORMATION TRANSFERRED INTERNATIONALLY?
  7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
  8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
  9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
  10. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
  11. DO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
  12. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?
  13. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?
  14. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information you disclose to us

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

  • Names
  • Phone numbers
  • Email addresses
  • Passwords
  • Mailing and billing addresses

Sensitive Information: We do not process sensitive information.

Information automatically collected includes IP address, browser/device data, operating system, location, and usage analytics.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process personal data to:

  • Facilitate account creation, authentication, and management.
  • Protect vital interests and prevent harm.

3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process personal data under the following bases:

  • Consent – with the ability to withdraw at any time.
  • Legal obligations – compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Vital interests – to protect life or safety.

Canadian users: Processing may rely on express or implied consent and in limited exceptions, without consent as permitted by law (e.g., fraud prevention, subpoenas, research).

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

  • Business Transfers: Mergers, sales, or acquisitions.
  • Affiliates: Under same control, honoring this policy.
  • Business Partners: To offer certain products, services, or promotions.

5. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

Yes. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance security, functionality, and analytics. Some third parties may also use cookies for advertising and analytics.

6. IS YOUR INFORMATION TRANSFERRED INTERNATIONALLY?

Your data may be stored or processed in countries other than your own. Our servers are located in the United States, with data protection safeguards applied as required.

7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We retain data only as long as necessary for legal, operational, or contractual purposes — no longer than three (3) years after last interaction, unless legally required.

8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly collect or market to individuals under 18 years of age. If we learn of such data, we promptly delete it. Contact info@thecaseassociation.org to report concerns.

9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Depending on jurisdiction (EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, US), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object, or port data. You may also withdraw consent anytime by emailing info@thecaseassociation.org.

10. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals as no uniform standard exists. If one emerges, we will update this notice accordingly.

11. DO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

US residents may request access, correction, deletion, or copies of personal data and opt out of targeted ads, data sales, or profiling.

Categories of Personal Information

Category Examples Collected
A. Identifiers Name, alias, postal address, IP, email, account name YES
B. Protected Characteristics Gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status NO
C. Commercial Info Transactions, purchases, payment info YES
D. Biometric Info Fingerprints, voiceprints NO
E. Internet Activity Browsing, search history, interactions YES
F. Geolocation Approximate location YES
G. Audio/Visual Images, call recordings (as applicable) NO
H. Employment Info Job details, professional qualifications NO
I. Education Student records NO
J. Inferences Profiles/preferences NO
K. Sensitive Info As defined by law NO

To exercise your rights: Email info@thecaseassociation.org with the subject “Privacy Request.”

12. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

Yes. We update this policy as needed to stay compliant. The latest revision date is always displayed above.

13. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

Email info@thecaseassociation.org for questions or feedback.

14. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

You may email info@thecaseassociation.org with the subject line “Data Subject Access Request” to review, update, or delete your data.

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