Digital Privacy Policy
This Website Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through the TXFNE website and related digital services. It does not apply to protected health information (PHI) maintained by TXFNE as a healthcare provider. Information about our privacy practices regarding patient health information is available in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Your Privacy Matters to Us
Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners (TXFNE) is committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard it. Please review this Website Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or otherwise interact with TXFNE.
Our Commitment to Privacy
It is the policy of Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners (TXFNE) to demonstrate transparency by explaining how we collect, use, protect, and share personal information obtained through our website and related communications.
Information We Collect
This Website Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through the TXFNE website and, where applicable, through offline communications related to our services, programs, events, fundraising activities, and other interactions with our organization.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
Complete a contact form
Register for services, training, conferences, or events
Request information or educational materials
Make a donation
Subscribe to newsletters or email communications
Complete a survey or provide feedback
Contact us by email, phone, mail, or through our website
Personal information we may collect includes:
Name
Mailing address
Email address
Telephone number
Organization or employer (when applicable)
Any other information you voluntarily provide
We may also automatically collect certain non-personal information through cookies and similar technologies, including:
Browser type
Device type
IP address
Pages visited
Time spent on our website
General website usage statistics
How We Collect Information
Information is collected when you:
Submit information through our website
Register for services, training, or events
Make a donation or purchase
Complete surveys or provide feedback
Contact us by email or other means
Interact with our website through your web browser, including through cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your questions or requests
Process registrations, donations, purchases, or other transactions
Provide services or information you have requested
Manage your account, when applicable
Send newsletters, updates, fundraising communications, and information about our programs and services
Improve our website and visitor experience
Analyze website traffic and performance
Maintain the security of our website and systems
Help detect and prevent fraudulent transactions or misuse
If payment information is processed through our website, limited information may be shared with trusted payment processors or verification services solely for the purpose of completing transactions and helping prevent fraud.
Aggregate Website Data
We may use anonymous, aggregated information to better understand how visitors use our website and to improve our programs, services, and website functionality.
This information does not identify individual users.
Sharing Your Information
TXFNE does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We will never use or share your personally identifiable information for purposes unrelated to those described in this Website Privacy Policy without first providing you the opportunity to opt out or otherwise prohibit such use.
Third-Party Services
TXFNE may use trusted third-party service providers to help operate our website and support our mission. These services may include website hosting, payment processing, online donations, event registration, email communications, website analytics, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and other business operations.
These service providers are authorized to access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
Data Storage and Security
We store personal information using secure cloud-based systems and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
When personal information is no longer needed for legitimate business, operational, or legal purposes, it is securely deleted or destroyed in accordance with our records retention practices.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic information is completely secure. Accordingly, TXFNE cannot guarantee absolute security.
Marketing Communications
If you choose to receive newsletters, fundraising communications, or other marketing information from TXFNE, you may opt out at any time.
You may unsubscribe by using the link included in our emails or by contacting us directly to request removal from future marketing communications.
Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
Request restriction of certain processing activities
Object to certain uses of your personal information
Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format or request that it be transferred to another organization, where applicable
In some circumstances, applicable law may permit us to charge a reasonable administrative fee for certain requests.
We will respond to qualifying requests within the time required by applicable law, generally within one month.
TXFNE complies with applicable federal and Texas laws governing the collection, use, and protection of personal information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and better understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies help us:
Remember user preferences
Improve website performance
Analyze website traffic
Enhance website functionality
Our website may also use analytics and similar technologies provided by trusted third-party partners to help us understand website usage, measure website performance, and improve the visitor experience.
Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of our website.
To learn more about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and reference.
This Website Privacy Policy applies only to the TXFNE website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit, as TXFNE is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children through our website. If we become aware that personal information has been submitted by a child without appropriate parental or guardian consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy, would like to exercise your privacy rights, or wish to update or correct your personal information, please contact us:
Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners (TXFNE)
3203 Audley Street Houston, TX 77098
Phone: (281) 306-6893
Email: info@txfne.com
Attn: Records
If you believe TXFNE has not addressed your privacy concerns satisfactorily, please contact us using the information above so we may review and respond to your concerns promptly.