Private Policy
Disclaimer
This community platform is provided as a service for NAPD members. NAPD is not responsible for the opinions, information, or content posted by members or third parties. NAPD disclaims all warranties with regard to information posted on this platform, whether posted by NAPD or any third party, including all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall NAPD be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of information posted on this platform.
Content License
By posting content to this platform, you represent and warrant that you own the copyright in that content or have received permission from the copyright owner to post it. You grant NAPD and other members of this community a non-exclusive right and license to display, copy, publish, distribute, transmit, and use such content within the platform for community purposes.
External Sites
NAPD is not responsible for the content of external websites linked within this community. You are advised to review the privacy policies of any external sites before sharing personal information.
Changes to This Policy
NAPD reserves the right to revise this policy at any time. Members will be notified of material changes via announcement in the all-member Open Forum community. Continued participation in the community following notice of a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Information We Collect
When you register for and use this platform, we may collect personal information including your name, email address, employer, and other profile information you provide. We also collect information about your activity on the platform in accordance with our platform provider’s standard practices.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to administer your community membership, facilitate community communications, and improve the platform experience. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
With Whom We Share Your Information
Service Providers. We may share your information with companies that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors. These providers are contractually required to protect the confidentiality of your information and to use it only for the services they provide to NAPD.
Legal Disclosures. NAPD may disclose personal information when required by law, court order, or subpoena; to prevent or investigate fraud or other crimes; to enforce this policy or other agreements; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of NAPD, its members, or others.
Cookies
This platform uses cookies — small data files stored in your browser — to recognize you across sessions and enable personalized features. Cookies themselves do not contain personal information. Third-party content providers on the platform may also use cookies independently.
Security
NAPD takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information, but cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted over the internet. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Additionally, please be aware that public defense professionals participating in this community may be posting from government-issued email accounts or devices, which may be subject to monitoring or public records laws outside NAPD’s control.
Contact
For questions about this policy or your personal information, please contact us using the Contact Us link.
