Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 27, 2025

The Lauder Institute Alumni Association (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “LIAA”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit lauderlove.com (the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. What We Collect and Why

Category	Examples	Purpose
Identifiers	Name, email, postal address, phone number	Membership services, event registration, communications
Education/Employment Info	Alumni status, career data	Directory features, alumni engagement
Financial Information	Payment details (e.g., credit card, billing info)	Donations, event payments
Usage Data and Technical Information	Page visits, search history, clicks, IP address, device ID, browser type	Improve Website functionality and user experience, Website security, performance, and analytics

We collect data you provide directly (e.g., forms, donations) and data collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). Cookies and analytic tools are used to measure the performance of LIAA marketing and engagement including some individualized data.

We may incorporate data retrieved from third parties, whether publicly available or private data which we have acquired, into our data. We may receive from third parties including but not limited to AffiniPay data such as verification of purchases for LIAA events. We cannot assure the accuracy or comprehensiveness of this data. AffiniPay uses encryption, tokenization, and other access controls to ensure data security and is Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. LIAA bears no responsibility for the data confidentiality practices of these third parties whose data policies you may individually research. LIAA does not collect or retain payment data such as credit card information. In limited cases, LIAA may collect account information to reimburse vendors and volunteers; LIAA securely stores this data on DropBox.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide services and support

• Communicate updates or marketing

• Improve and secure the Website

• Facilitate alumni connections and programming

• Process donations, purchases, or event registrations
  
  

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Analyze website usage

• Store preferences

• Recognize returning visitors

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your information with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) solely for the purposes listed above. We do not share or sell your data to third parties for their own marketing or other purposes.

We may share data such as users’ name, home address, and prior alumni engagement with certain third parties for the purpose of fundraising campaigns and other activities. These third parties include but are not limited to MajorDonors.com, DonorSearch, Aspire, Wild Apricot, Google, Meta, PayPal, the University of Pennsylvania, Lauder Global Alumni Weekend, Inc. (“LGAW”), and volunteers and service providers on behalf of LIAA and LGAW. Wild Apricot uses encryption, multifactor authentication, and other access controls and is Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. LIAA bears no responsibility for the users’ data once it is transmitted to third parties.

Certain data retained by LIAA is accessible to other users through the alumni database hosted on Wild Apricot. Access is limited to members of the LIAA and should not be extended to those sharing a household or other personal or professional relationship with an LIAA member. As specified in Section 5 of the LIAA Code of Conduct (https://lauderlove.com/Code-of-Conduct), it is forbidden for users to engage in certain prohibited behaviors, including but not limited to using for commercial purposes data that LIAA has made available through its database.

5. Data Security

LIAA uses Wild Apricot and DropBox to securely store and share files containing user data. LIAA uses Google Drive for certain files pertaining to the organization’s business, but does not transmit user data on this platform or over email. No method of transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If the systems of LIAA or third parties containing LIAA data are breached, when we become aware, we will notify you of the breach to the extent required by New York law in a timely manner.

6. Data Retention

LIAA typically retains user data indefinitely, unless otherwise requested or required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 11).

7. Your Rights

You may have the following rights depending on your location:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent

• Opt out of direct marketing

• Request data portability

• File a complaint with a supervisory authority
  

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and share

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal data (note: we do not currently sell data)

• Limit the use of sensitive personal information

• Non-discrimination for exercising these rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: secretary@lauderlove.com

EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right of access, correction, deletion

• Right to object or restrict processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent

Other Jurisdictions

Individuals in other jurisdictions may have additional rights under local privacy laws. We will honor those rights as applicable.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer and understand that your data may be subject to U.S. laws.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites, including but not limited to Facebook, Google, Instagram, Slack, WhatsApp, X (formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post the new version with an updated date. Major changes will be communicated on the Website or via email.

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact:

Stephen Snyder
Secretary
secretary@lauderlove.com

For complaints regarding our data practices:

Jill Le Grand
President
president@lauderlove.com