Privacy Policy
The Board of Nutrition Specialties (BNS) is the data controller responsible for managing the personal data collected through this website.
BNS is a credentialing division of the American Council for Academic and Professional Accreditation (ACAPA), and this privacy policy applies to all activities and services related to certification under BNS.
We have adopted this Privacy Policy to explain how we process the information collected by Board of Nutrition Specialties, and to clarify why we must collect certain personal data from you. Therefore, we encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the Board of Nutrition Specialties website.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring its confidentiality and security.
Personal Information We Collect
When you visit Board of Nutrition Specialties, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the site, we collect information about the individual pages or services you view, the websites or search terms that referred you, and how you interact with the site. We refer to this as “Device Information.”
We may also collect personal information you voluntarily provide during registration, including (but not limited to) your name, surname, address, email, telephone number, and payment details, in order to process your certification application or other service requests.
Why We Process Your Data
Our top priority is user data security. We collect only the minimum amount of personal data necessary to operate the website, manage user accounts, and administer certification programs. Automatically collected data is used solely to detect potential abuse, monitor system integrity, and generate anonymized statistics about website usage.
You may browse the website without providing any personal information. However, if you wish to use certain features—such as registering for certification, receiving newsletters, or contacting us—you may be asked to provide identifiable data. You are free to decline, though this may limit access to some services. If you’re unsure which data is required, please contact us at info@nutritionspecialties.org.
Your Rights (EEA Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:
The right to be informed
The right of access
The right to rectification
The right to erasure
The right to restrict processing
The right to data portability
The right to object
Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
If you are an EEA resident, we process your information to fulfill contractual obligations (e.g., certification services) or for legitimate business interests. Your data may be transferred outside Europe, including to the United States and Canada.
Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to third-party websites not controlled by BNS. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of every site that collects personal data.
Information Security
We store your information on secure servers in controlled environments protected against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Legal Disclosure
We may disclose your personal data if required by law (e.g., subpoena), or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, ensure your safety or that of others, investigate fraud, or respond to government requests.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, please contact us at:
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