Privacy Policy

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information from users in the following ways:

• When you apply for school membership
  (e.g., name, title, school name, contact details)

• When registering for competitions or events
  (e.g., student rosters, coach names, school details)

• When submitting student work
  (e.g., artwork, media files, associated names)

• When browsing our website
  (e.g., IP address, browser type, site usage via cookies)

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To manage school memberships and competition registrations

• To organize and administer events and competitions

• To communicate with users (e.g., event updates, deadline reminders)

• To display competition results, artwork, or achievements

• To improve our website experience and content

NCASA does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

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3. Use of Student Images and Work

NCASA may publish photos or student submissions for promotional, archival, or educational purposes. Student participation in NCASA events requires a signed Release Form that grants permission for such use. If no signed release is on file, NCASA will not use a student’s image or identifiable work publicly.

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4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to monitor site traffic and improve user experience. This includes anonymous data like browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

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5. Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure, and NCASA cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted online.

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6. Third-Party Services

Some links on our site may take you to external websites. NCASA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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7. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

• View or correct your personal information

• Opt out of receiving communications

• Withdraw previously given consent (e.g., use of media)

• Request deletion of data (if applicable)

To do so, please contact us using the information below.

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8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or would like to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

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NCASA – North Carolina Association of Scholastic Competitions

📧 Email: execdirect@ncscholastic.org

🌐 Website: https://ncscholastic.org

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