Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

The Maine School Nutrition Association (MSNA) respects the privacy of its members and other visitors to its website. MSNA strongly believes that if electronic commerce and online activities are to flourish, consumers must be assured that information provided online is used responsibly and appropriately. To protect online privacy, MSNA has implemented the following policy.

What Information Does MSNA Collect?

Most data MSNA collects are used only to help MSNA better serve its members. It is our general policy to collect and store only personal information that our members and visitors knowingly provide. If our privacy policies change, we will notify all users by e-mail or a special announcement placed on the website.

From General Users

MSNA does not collect any personal information from users browsing its website. Users to the public areas of MSNA's website browse anonymously. Only aggregate data—such as the number of hits per page—are collected. Aggregate data are used only for internal and marketing purposes and do not provide any personally identifying information.

From MSNA Members, Conference Registrants, and Other Customers

To gain access to Members Only resources and personalization features on the MSNA website, members and other users may be asked to register and provide limited information. These data are submitted voluntarily.

What Information Does MSNA Collect from Children?

While certain portions of MSNA's website may include content suitable for children under the age of 13 (individually a "Child" and collectively "Children") to learn about nutrition, MSNA does not knowingly collect any personal information about Children.

Children can browse MSNA's website and view content without any personal information being collected. If MSNA becomes aware that a Child has entered additional personal information in a feedback form, such as a first and last name and/or email address, such information will be deleted from MSNA's systems. If MSNA becomes aware that it has inadvertently collected personal information from a Child in any other manner, the information will be deleted as soon as practicable.

How Does MSNA Use Data Collected?

MSNA uses information voluntarily submitted by members and other customers in the following ways:

MSNA Member Services and Products

Generally, MSNA uses collected information to improve website content; respond to visitors' interests, needs, and preferences; and develop new products and services.

Disclosures to Third Parties

MSNA may make select member contact information available through an MSNA Member Directory to other members using its website or to registered conference attendees, where appropriate.

MSNA may also provide limited information to carefully selected third parties offering products or services relevant to school nutrition professionals. Users may request that MSNA refrain from sharing their information by contacting the MSNA office through the contact information provided on the website.

Consent to Use Personal Information

By registering for this website, users consent to MSNA and its authorized service providers storing, hosting, and processing the information (including personal information) supplied during registration, as necessary to provide services and administer association activities.

Credit Card Account Information

MSNA does not disclose credit card account information provided by members or customers. When payments are made by credit card, MSNA submits only the information necessary to process the transaction through secure third-party payment processors.

How Does MSNA Use Cookies?

Cookies are files containing information created by a web server that may be stored on a user's device for use during a particular session ("session cookies") or for future visits ("persistent cookies").

MSNA may use cookies to:

What Privacy Issues Arise with Links to Other Sites?

The MSNA website may contain links to third-party websites. MSNA has no control over and is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of such websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

What Means of Redress Are Available?

If any user believes that MSNA has handled personal information in a manner inconsistent with this Privacy Policy, they should contact the MSNA office using the contact information provided on the website. MSNA will make reasonable efforts to investigate and address concerns in a timely manner.

Contact Information

Maine School Nutrition Association (MSNA)
23 River Ave
Gardiner, ME 04345
Effective Date: 6/11/26