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Kenyan Nurses Association of America

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Transparency, trust, and your rights as a member

Effective Date: April 22, 2026 Jurisdiction: New Jersey, United States

Privacy Policy

The Kenyan Nurses Association of America (“KNAA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our members and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

When you register as a member or use our member portal, we collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identity information: first name, last name
  • Contact information: email address, phone number, street address, city, state, and ZIP code
  • Professional information: nursing license type, licensure state, and highest level of education (for Full Members)
  • Student information: current college or university and anticipated completion date (for Student Members)
  • Account information: your member ID, membership type, membership dates, and hashed password
  • Event information: event registrations and associated payment records

We do not collect payment card numbers, bank account details, or Social Security numbers. Payments are made externally via Zelle and are not processed through our systems.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your KNAA membership account
  • To communicate with you about your membership, events, and KNAA activities
  • To process event registrations
  • To verify your professional credentials as required for Full Membership
  • To send membership renewal reminders and expiration notices
  • To improve our services and member experience
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Your personal information is stored in a secured database hosted in the United States. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Passwords are stored using industry-standard one-way hashing and are never stored in plain text.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account and to contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to fulfill legal and administrative obligations. If you request deletion of your account and data, we will action that request within 30 days, subject to any legal retention requirements.

5. Your Rights

As a member or user of our services, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: You may update your personal information via the Edit Profile page in your member dashboard
  • Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information
  • Objection: You may object to certain uses of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Info@KenyanNursesUSA.org. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults and licensed or student nursing professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify members of material changes by email or by posting a notice in the member portal. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Kenyan Nurses Association of America
Email: Info@KenyanNursesUSA.org
Phone: (848) 224-1201
Effective Date: April 22, 2026 Jurisdiction: New Jersey, United States

Terms of Use

By accessing or using the KNAA website and member portal, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, you should not use our services.

1. About KNAA

The Kenyan Nurses Association of America is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of New Jersey. Our mission is to champion the advancement of nursing and healthcare for Kenyan nurses in the United States and Kenya.

2. Eligibility

Membership in KNAA is open to licensed nursing professionals and nursing students. By registering, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate, complete, and current. KNAA reserves the right to verify credentials and to decline or revoke membership at its discretion.

3. Member Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify KNAA immediately at Info@KenyanNursesUSA.org if you suspect unauthorized access to your account. KNAA is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

4. Membership Fees and Payments

Annual membership fees are set by KNAA and are subject to change with reasonable notice to members. Event registration fees are stated at the time of registration. All payments are made externally via Zelle to Info@KenyanNursesUSA.org. Payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated at the time of registration or unless required by applicable law.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our website and member portal only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with the mission and values of KNAA. You must not:

  • Provide false or misleading information during registration or at any time
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems
  • Use our platform to harass, defame, or harm other members
  • Reproduce or redistribute any KNAA content without written permission
  • Use our systems to send unsolicited communications

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the KNAA website and member portal, including text, images, logos, and design, is the property of KNAA or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, KNAA and its officers, directors, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to KNAA in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8. Termination

KNAA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your membership and access to the member portal if you violate these Terms of Use or engage in conduct detrimental to the organization or its members. You may also terminate your membership at any time by contacting us at Info@KenyanNursesUSA.org.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Jersey.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. We will notify members of material changes by email or through the member portal. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Kenyan Nurses Association of America
Email: Info@KenyanNursesUSA.org
Phone: (848) 224-1201
Effective Date: April 22, 2026 Jurisdiction: New Jersey, United States

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how the KNAA website and member portal use cookies and similar technologies, and what choices you have regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly and to provide information to the website operator. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot access other data on your device.

2. How We Use Cookies

KNAA uses only strictly necessary cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or any third-party analytics cookies. The cookies we use serve the following purposes:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that keep you logged in to the member portal during your visit. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser or when your session expires after 30 minutes of inactivity.
  • Security cookies: These cookies help protect your account by detecting unusual activity and preventing unauthorized access.

3. We Do Not Use

  • Advertising or marketing cookies
  • Social media tracking cookies
  • Third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics
  • Persistent tracking cookies that follow you across other websites

4. Your Choices

Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, disabling them through your browser settings may prevent the member portal from functioning correctly. You will not be able to log in or maintain a session without session cookies enabled.

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions specific to your browser.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if we change how we use cookies on our site. We will notify members of any material changes through the member portal or by email.

6. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Kenyan Nurses Association of America
Email: Info@KenyanNursesUSA.org
Phone: (848) 224-1201

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