Privacy Policy

The Association of Business Schools Admissions Professionals (ABSAP) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our member institutions' information. This policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you provide via absap.org and our affiliated sites.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to manage your membership and provide access to conference materials:

Account Information: Email address (institutional or personal), school name, and account password.
Transaction Data: Records of dues paid, date of transaction, and the specific Fiscal Year (FY) purchased.
Profile Data: Names and contact info provided for member directories or conference registration.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used specifically for:

Access Control: Verifying your membership status to grant access to restricted "Member Only" pages.
Automation: Using your email address to automatically assign the "Active Member" badge upon successful payment.
Communication: Sending essential association updates, newsletters, dues reminders, and conference-related information.

3. Payment Security (Third-Party Processing)

ABSAP does not store your credit card or bank account information.

All payments are processed through Wix Payments.
These third-party processors adhere to PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) requirements. Please review the privacy policies of Wix Payments for more details on how they handle your financial data.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Member Directory: All primary contacts for ABSAP member schools are listed in the primary contact directory. This directory is accessible to all dues-current members.
Service Providers: We share data with Wix.com (our website host) only as necessary to run the site.
Legal Requirements: We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. We only disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of the association.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website is built on the Wix platform, which uses cookies for essential functions:

Security: To identify members and prevent fraudulent use of login credentials.
System Integrity: To ensure the site performs correctly (e.g., keeping you logged in while browsing materials).
Analytics: We may use basic, anonymized analytics to see which conference materials are most useful to our members.

6. Your Rights and Data Control

Access & Correction: You can update your institutional email or password at any time via your Account Settings.
Data Deletion: To request the permanent deletion of your account and associated data, please contact us at info@absap.org. Note: Deleting your account will immediately revoke access to all paid member materials.

7. Changes to This Policy

ABSAP may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We will notify members of significant changes via the email address associated with their account.

8. Contact Us

For any questions regarding your privacy, please contact us at info@absap.org.