Effective Date: April 1, 2026.

Nishtar Alumni of North America (“NANA”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through this website.


1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Name, contact information
  • Alumni and medical education details
  • Event registrations and membership data
  • Donation information (processed by third‑party providers)

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Website interaction and usage data

2. How We Use Information

Personal information is used solely for nonprofit purposes, including:

  • Alumni communications and engagement
  • Event planning and membership administration
  • Processing donations and acknowledgments
  • Legal, accounting, and regulatory compliance
  • Improving website operations

Donations and Financial Information

Donation transactions conducted through nish­tar.org are processed securely by third‑party payment processors. NANA does not store or retain full credit card or banking information on its servers.

Information related to donations is used solely for:

  • Processing charitable contributions
  • Issuing acknowledgments and receipts
  • Maintaining legally required financial and accounting records
  • Ensuring compliance with IRS and applicable federal and state laws

Financial records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted nonprofit accounting standards and applicable retention requirements.


3. Information Sharing

NANA does not sell or rent personal information.

Information may be shared only:

  • With trusted service providers performing services on NANA’s behalf
  • When required by law or governmental authority
  • To protect the rights or safety of NANA and its members

4. Data Security

NANA maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. While we take these steps seriously, no system can guarantee absolute security.


5. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill nonprofit, legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.


6. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Request access to your information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Opt out of non‑essential communications

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.


7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. NANA does not knowingly collect information from minors.


8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact

Nishtar Alumni of North America (NANA)
314 Chelsea Ct., Horseheads, NY 14845

Contact us: NANA@nishtar.org
Website: https://www.nishtar.org