Effective Date: August 22, 2024

Introduction

Connecticut Apartment Association ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of all participants, nominees, and attendees. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in connection with the Nutmeg Awards.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Job title and organization
• Biographical information
• Any other information you choose to provide in your submissions or nominations

1.2 Automatically Collected Information: We may also collect information automatically when you interact with our website or event platform, such as: 

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referral source

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

2.1 Event Management: To administer and manage your participation in the Nutmeg Awards, including nominations, submissions, judging, and communication of results.

2.2 Communication: To send you updates, announcements, and information related to the event or future events that may be of interest to you.

2.3 Marketing and Promotion: With your consent, to use your name, likeness, and biographical information in promotional materials related to the Nutmeg Awards.

2.4 Improvement of Services: To analyze trends and improve our event management processes, website functionality, and user experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except:

3.1 Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the event, such as IT services, marketing agencies, and event platforms.

3.2 Judging Panel: Your submissions, along with relevant personal information, may be shared with members of the judging panel for the purpose of evaluating entries.

3.3 Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

5.1 Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct any personal information we hold about you.

5.2 Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication.

5.3 Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website or event platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Nutmeg Awards are not directed at individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Connecticut Apartment Association

45 South Main St., Suite 212, West Hartford, CT 06127

info@ctaahq.org

860-722-9922