Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The American Society of Young Professionals (“ASYP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members, event attendees, website visitors, and other individuals who interact with our organization. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with ASYP through our website, events, communications, and services.

By using our services or providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Full name and professional title
• Email address and phone number
• Employer, industry, and career stage
• Educational background
• Membership application and registration data
• Sponsorship and donation information
• Communications you send to us (e.g., emails, form submissions)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring URLs and device identifiers
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms (such as LinkedIn or Eventbrite) when you interact with our organization through those services, subject to their respective privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

ASYP uses the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To administer membership, events, and professional development programs
• To communicate with you about opportunities, updates, and organizational news
• To process donations, sponsorships, and payments
• To improve our website and services
• To connect members with professional opportunities and networks
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send newsletters and promotional communications (with your consent)

4. Sharing of Information

ASYP does not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., email platforms, event management tools, payment processors) under confidentiality agreements
• With partner organizations when you opt into joint programming
• With other members of ASYP through our member directory, where applicable and with your consent
• In response to a legal obligation, court order, or governmental request
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of ASYP or others

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain our membership records, and comply with applicable legal requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a portable copy of your data where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided in Section 11.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and improve functionality. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

ASYP’s services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify members of material changes by email or by posting an updated version on our website with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

American Society of Young Professionals
Email: contact@asyp.org
Website: www.joinasyp.com