Effective Date: May 2026
The National Rural Education Association (NREA) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, conference participants, partners, and website visitors. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information when you register for membership, purchase conference registrations, or interact with our programs and services. We also collect basic usage information when you visit our website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to process registrations and payments, communicate with you about NREA programs, membership, and events, send newsletters and updates relevant to rural education, and improve our services and website experience. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Payment Information
All payment processing is handled through secure, PCI-DSS compliant third-party platforms. NREA does not store credit or debit card numbers on our systems.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our systems use industry-standard security practices including encrypted data transmission and access controls.
Your Choices
You may opt out of NREA email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly. You may also request that we update or remove your personal information from our records by contacting us at melissa@nrea.net.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how NREA handles your information, please contact:
Melissa Sadorf, Executive Director
National Rural Education Association
melissa@nrea.net
520-266-0081
This policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.