Online Privacy Practices, Cookie Usage & Data Security

At National Ski Patrol System, Inc. (NSP), your right to privacy and data security is a significant concern. While we strive to protect your personal information, NSP cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. Below are the guidelines we use for protecting the information you provide us during a visit to our website. The privacy law is subject to Colorado law, especially Colorado law associated with corporations and association article 7-3-6-102.

NSP only asks for specific types of personal information:
In a few areas on our website we ask you to provide information that will enhance your site visit or to follow up with you. Required information to have an NSP account is Name, Mailing Address and Email. All other demographic information is optional, however completing other demographic information helps the organization provide better resources to you.

Personally identifiable information is required for the following:
Becoming a NSP member
Placing an order in the online NSP store
Providing feedback in an online survey
Participating in a promotional offer
Requesting order status notification via email
Changing personal information
Enrolling in NSP education courses
Placing a Pro Deal order through our sponsors

NSP only uses your personal information for specific membership services:The information you provide will be kept private and used to support your membership with NSP. We may share your information with select sponsors for the purposes of marketing products or services to you. Employees, contractors and volunteer leaders of NSP who have access to your personal information are required to keep the information confidential and not use it for any other purpose other than to carry out the services they are performing for NSP.

You can opt out of receiving marketing from NSP or sponsors at any time:
NSP and sponsors may send you information about various products and services through email, traditional mail or social media. Please email Member Services if you do not wish to receive such communication. Members can also opt out of promotional communication in the preferences section of your profile.

Note: Our database uses automated emails for payment receipts and course registration confirmation. Please contact Member Services to opt out of these types of communication.

Members residing in the European Union will be contacted individually to opt-in on all promotional communication. 

Internet Commerce
The online store and membership sites are designed to protect the privacy of your credit card information, name, address, email and any other information provided. NSP is committed to data security with respect to information collected on our site. We offer the industry standard security measures available through your browser called SSL encryption. If at any time you would like to make a purchase, but do not want to provide your credit card information online, you may place an order with credit card over the phone by calling the office or by mailing payment by check.

NSP does not store credit card information, which significantly reduces the risk of your credit card being compromised. NSP websites store the last four digits of the card number to look up transactions.

Customized Experience (Cookies)
NSP primarily uses cookies to help improve your shopping experience in our online store. NSP has no desire or intent to infringe on your privacy while you are using NSP websites.

Third-Party Sites
Please be aware that other websites that are accessible through our sites may collect personally identifiable information. The information practices of the third-party websites linked to NSP websites are not covered by the NSP privacy statement. 

Passwords
Password usage on NSP websites should be unique to you and can be changed online or by contacting Member Services. Please keep your login credentials confidential.

Data Breach
In the event of a data breach, NSP will contact all members whose information may have been compromised. NSP defines a data breach as an event which results in the personally identifiable information has been accessed and shared outside the organization without approval of the Executive Director or Board of Directors. NSP takes the threat of data breaches seriously and has implemented various security measures. Access to the database is controlled based on the role and position of volunteer and paid leadership within the organization. Our website is PCIA compliant and is hosted in the cloud. Office computers are protected by firewalls and have comprehensive virus protection.

Contact National Ski Patrol
National Ski Patrol System, Inc. is the sole operator of NSP websites. If you would like to contact NSP for any reason regarding our privacy practices, please call, write or email us at the following address:

NSP Member Services
133 South Van Gordon Street, Suite 100
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 988-1111
[email protected]