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Following are the websites of the National Safety Council (“NSC” “we” or “us”). Each NSC Site is a service of the National Safety Council (NSC), a nonprofit organization chartered by Congress with the mission of eliminating preventable deaths. NSC Sites include, but are not limited to:
This Privacy Policy applies only to information that we collect from users of the Sites. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through NSC websites and online services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Sites”), including when you:
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected offline unless we specifically state otherwise at the time of collection.
The Sites are provided at no charge with the express condition that users agree to be bound by the terms and conditions (“Terms”) set forth herein after the Privacy Policy. These Terms state the rules and agreement that govern your access to and use of the Sites, including any content, functionality and services offered on or through the Sites, whether as a guest or a registered user.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information that we collect from users of the Sites. By using the Sites, you acknowledge that we will collect, use and share information as described in this Privacy Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent for specific processing activities (for example, certain marketing communications or the use of certain cookies and similar technologies). NSC is committed to your privacy and protecting your information. This statement is to explain how the information you share with us is used.
We may revise this Privacy Policy or Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will also revise the "last updated" date at the bottom of this document. Users are responsible for regularly reviewing the current policy and terms. Continued use of the Sites after we post any revisions constitutes your agreement to any such revisions.
What information do we collect from the Sites?
Information You Provide to Us
Depending on how you interact with the Sites, we may collect:
1. Contact and account information (such as name, email address, mailing address, phone number, username and password)
2. Event and training information (such as registration details, attendance, course progress, assessment results, certification status and related communications)
3. Payment and transaction information (such as billing address and transaction details; payment card information is typically processed by our payment service providers)
4. Professional information (such as employer/organization, job title and industry)
5. Communications (such as inquiries, support requests, survey responses and feedback)
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit the Sites, we may automatically collect information such as device identifiers, IP address, browser type, operating system, approximate location derived from IP address, pages viewed, links clicked and the date/time of access.
We collect certain information automatically each time you visit the Sites to help the Sites function, to customize your experience, to provide analytics and general statistics regarding Site use, and to evaluate and improve the design, performance and security of the Sites. This information may include your IP address, device identifiers, approximate location derived from IP address, the type of device you use, operating system, browser type, referring/exit pages, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.
We do not collect any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information to us when you elect to use certain products or services available on the Sites or for other transactions you initiate on the Sites. This information may include your name, your email or street address and phone number. We may collect this information when you register to use the Sites, create an account on the Sites, subscribe to a newsletter and update and/or modify information that is maintained on the Sites.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our service providers may use cookies, pixels, SDKs and similar technologies to:
1. Operate and secure the Sites
2. Remember preferences
3. Understand how the Sites are used (analytics)
4. Deliver and measure communications and advertising, where applicable
You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through our cookie preference tools. If you disable certain cookies, some features of the Sites may not function properly
We may also use "cookies" and "web beacons." A cookie is a small amount of data that is sent to your browser from a web server and stored on your computer's hard drive. Among other things, cookies provide a means for websites you visit to keep track of your online patterns and preferences. A cookie will not allow a website to learn any personally identifiable information (such as your real name and address) that you have not otherwise disclosed. Web beacons, also known as clear GIFs or single-pixel GIFs, are small image files that we may place on web pages and within web-based email newsletters that we send. Working in conjunction with cookies, web beacons allow us to accurately count the number of unique users who have visited a specific page and the number of times those pages are displayed. We can also use web beacons to let us know how many people opened a web-based email newsletter.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the Sites.
In addition, the Sites use web analytics services, such as Google Analytics, that use cookies to help analyze how users view the Sites. The information generated by the cookies about your use of the Sites (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the Sites, compiling reports on website activity for website operations and providing other services relating to website activity and Internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. By using this Sites, you consent to the processing of data about your use of the Sites by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
How do we use the information we collect?
We may use information we collect to:
1. Provide, operate, maintain and secure the Sites
2. Register you for events, webinars, trainings and programs, and administer participation
3. Deliver online courses, assessments and certifications, including issuing digital certificates and related notifications
4. Process transactions and provide receipts and customer service
5. Communicate with you about your account, registrations, purchases and requested information
6. Send newsletters, updates and promotional communications (you may opt out as described below)
7. Conduct analytics, research and program improvement, including developing aggregated or de-identified insights
8. Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies
We use personally identifiable information for the purpose for which it was provided to us. For example, we may use personally identifiable information that you submit when registering for the Sites to establish your online account, to send you newsletters, information and reports that you may be interested in, and/or to contact you directly about products or services that you may have purchased or be interested in. We may use personally identifiable information that you submit to apply for a job for purposes of evaluating your candidacy for any applicable jobs. We may also use personally identifiable information to send you emails about the Sites, respond to emails, provide customer support, promotional offers, alerts and other similar matters or general communications.
We may use non-personally identifiable aggregate information to help us run and maintain the Sites, study traffic patterns and generally learn about the usage of the Sites. We may also use such information for purposes of system administration, to improve the design and content of the Sites, and/or to enable us to personalize your Internet experience.
We may use certain tools or services to keep track of the websites and pages our users visit within the Sites, to determine what services our users prefer. This data is used to deliver customized content and advertising within the Sites to users whose behavior indicates that they are interested in a particular subject area.
How We Share Information
We may share information as follows:
1. Service providers that perform services for us (such as hosting, analytics, customer support, email delivery, payment processing, event platforms, learning management systems and certificate delivery)
2. For practical categories tied to NSC offerings, such events, training, certifications and partner programs where disclosure of information is necessary to administer a program you request or participate in (for example, to confirm attendance, eligibility, completion or certification status)
3. Affiliates and NSC chapters/training centers where relevant to deliver local training, administer certifications or provide support
4. Legal and safety reasons to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect rights and safety, and prevent fraud or misuse
5. Business transfers in connection with a merger, reorganization or transfer of assets
We do not sell personal information for money. We may allow certain third parties to collect information through cookies and similar technologies for analytics and, where applicable, advertising-related purposes.
How is the information that is collected disclosed?
We may share information obtained from the Sites with our Chapters, partners and/or other similar organizations. Except as provided in this Privacy Policy, (a) we do not sell, rent or trade with unaffiliated third parties any personally identifiable information that you provide to us through the Sites.
We may disclose personally identifiable information about you to third parties who provide services to us and who agree to maintain such information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. These third parties may provide a variety of services to us including, without limitation, hosting the Sites, processing and storing user information, updating your customer information records in our database (including address verification), and sending or coordinating the sending of marketing communications on our behalf.
We may disclose personally identifiable information in special cases with or without notice to you when we have reason to believe that disclosing such information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may have breached our Terms of Use or who may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or unintentionally) our rights or property, other users of the Sites or anyone else who could be harmed by such activities. We may also disclose personally identifiable information when we reasonably believe that the law requires it. We may create and use aggregated or de-identified information for analytics, research, benchmarking and program improvement. We take reasonable measures to maintain information in a de-identified form and not attempt to re-identify it except as permitted by law.
We may acquire, sell or change our affiliation with independent Chapters or other organizations or engage in other business purchases, sales or affiliations. In such transactions, personally identifiable information is sometimes one of the transferred business assets, but remains subject to any pre-existing Privacy Policy. If part of our organization were to be sold or merged with another organization, or if NSC declares bankruptcy, some or all of the information collected from you may be transferred to a third part as a result of the transfer of assets.
We may disclose non-personally identifiable information in aggregate form to third parties including, without limitation, advertisers and business partners.
Do users have a choice as to whether to provide information to us?
You may opt out of promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link in the message. We may still send you non-promotional messages related to your account, purchases, registrations or certifications. If you have an account, you may be able to review and update certain information through your account settings. You can control cookies as described above.
You can choose not to provide personally identifiable information to us. However, if you do not provide such information, you may not be able to access or use certain portions of the Sites. If you receive addition emails from the Council, you can always opt out by unsubscribing, as indicated at the bottom of the email.
Can users access their information?
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Sites and our services, administer events and trainings, maintain certification and compliance records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements and comply with legal obligations. We may retain and use aggregated or de-identified information for analytics and research purposes.
If you are a registered NSC member or have created a login account, you can access, change, correct and update the personally identifiable information that you provide through your account on the Sites.
How do we protect the security of users' information?
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to personal information. We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Protocol when we transmit personal information (such as credit card numbers) to another website. However, although we employ such safeguards, information transmitted on the Internet and/or stored on systems connected to the Internet is not 100% secure and there are security and privacy limitations inherent to the Internet that are beyond our control. As a result, we cannot ensure, warrant or guarantee the security or integrity of such information.
If you wish to confirm that NSC is processing your personal data, or to have access to the personal data NSC may have about you, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@nsc.org.
Reasonable access to your personal data will be provided at no cost upon request made to NSC at dpo@nsc.org. If access cannot be provided within a reasonable time frame, NSC will provide you with a date when the information will be provided. If for some reason access is denied, we will provide an explanation as to why access has been denied.
How do we protect a child's privacy?
The Sites are not directed to children and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Sites, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.
The Sites are a general audience website. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use the Sites.
If you enter information or otherwise use the Sites on behalf of another person or entity, you consent both on your own behalf and on behalf of that other person or entity to NSC collection, use and disclosure of such information whether it is information of yours or such other person or entity, in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You also represent and warrant that you have the authority to consent on behalf of such other person or entity.
Do the Sites contain links to other websites?
While you are using the Sites, you may be linked or directed to other third party sites outside of the Sites that are beyond our control. Each of these third parties may have a privacy policy different from ours. Please review the privacy policies of these sites. We are not responsible for any actions or privacy policies of such third parties. The Council includes links to other sites that may be helpful to you; however, links from the Sites to another website shall not represent an endorsement by NSC, its members, board of directors, committees Divisions or staff.
The Sites use interfaces with social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others. If you choose to "like" or share information from NSC websites through these services, you should review the privacy policy of that service. If you are a member of a social media site, the interfaces may allow the social media site to connect your site visit to your personal data.
U.S. State Privacy Disclosures
Depending on where you live and subject to applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:
1. The right to request access to certain personal information we maintain about you
2. The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
3. The right to request deletion of certain personal information
4. The right to opt out of certain targeted advertising or certain disclosures of personal information to third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising
To submit a request, contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section. We may need to verify your identity before responding, and certain information may be exempt from requests under applicable law.
Acceptance of Terms of Use
Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using the Sites. By accessing or using the Sites, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by these Terms, which form a binding agreement between you and the National Safety Council ("NSC," "we," or "us"). If you do not agree, do not access or use the Sites.
NSC may update these Terms from time to time. Unless a different effective date is stated, updates become effective when posted on the Sites. If an update materially changes your rights or obligations, NSC will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide notice (for example, by posting a notice on the Sites or, if you have an account, by email). Your continued use of the Sites after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Sites.
NSC may withdraw, modify, suspend or discontinue the Sites (in whole or in part) at any time. NSC will use reasonable efforts to maintain the availability and functionality of the Sites; however, the Sites may be unavailable from time to time due to maintenance, updates or circumstances beyond reasonable control of NSC. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, NSC will not be liable for any unavailability, interruption or delay of the Sites.
Terms of Use
The Sites are intended for users who are at least 18 years old. By using the Sites, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you use the Sites on behalf of an employer, organization or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and "you" includes both you and that entity.
The Sites and all content, features and functionality on the Sites (including text, graphics, images, video, audio, data, and the design, selection and arrangement thereof) are owned by NSC or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and other applicable intellectual property laws. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, NSC grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Sites for your personal, educational and other non-commercial purposes.
Where NSC offers trainings, certifications, events or other products or services for purchase, you may use the Sites and related content as permitted in the applicable purchase, enrollment or program terms.
Except as expressly permitted by these Terms (or in writing by NSC), you must not: (a) reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download (other than page caching), store, transmit or modify any Site's content; (b) create derivative works; (c) remove or alter any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices; (d) use the Sites or content in a manner that is misleading, defamatory or that harms NSC reputation; or (e) use the Sites or content for commercial purposes (including marketing, advertising or resale).
You may print or download a reasonable number of pages from the Sites for your personal, educational and non-commercial use, provided you keep all proprietary notices intact and comply with these Terms. No Implied Rights. No right, title or interest in or to the Sites or any content is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by NSC.
If you use the Sites in breach of these Terms, your right to use the Sites will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of any materials you have created. No right, title or interest in or to the Sites or any content thereof is transferred to you, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved by NSC. Any use of the Sites not expressly permitted by these Terms is a breach of the Terms and may violate copyright, trademark and other applicable laws.
Content Usage
Unless otherwise indicated, all information and material contained on this Sites, such as text, graphics, logos and images, are protected by U.S. copyright laws and proprietary to the National Safety Council. NSC Site content may not be reproduced in whole or in part by persons or organizations other than NSC, its affiliates and members, Divisions and units without prior written copyright permission.
NSC authorizes permission to reprint specific articles, infographics and other educational information on a case-by-case basis. If your request is granted, you agree to the following:
If you agree to the reprint terms and would like to submit a request, please download the NSC Copyright Permission Request.
National Safety Council®, NSC® and Green Cross® are among the registered marks of the Council and protected under United States trademark laws. Use of these and other wordmarks and/or logos is prohibited. All other trademarks displayed on the Sites or through links are the property of the respective trademark owners.
Copyright Complaints
NSC respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. If you believe that content on the Sites infringes a copyright you own or control, you may submit a written notice identifying the allegedly infringing material and its location on the Sites, and providing information reasonably sufficient for NSC to contact you. NSC may remove or disable access to the material in appropriate circumstances and may terminate access for repeat infringers where appropriate.
Disclaimer
Information and recommendations presented through this website have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. NSC makes no guarantee as to, and assumes no responsibility for, the correctness, sufficiency or completeness of such information or recommendations. The information and recommendations provided using this website is only intended to be general summary information to the public.
The websites and all of the materials on or referenced on NSC websites are provided on an "as is" basis. NSC disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, statutory or otherwise, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability, non-infringement and fitness for particular purpose. The foregoing does not affect any warranties which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Links from the NSC Sites to another domain shall not represent an endorsement by the Council, its members, board of directors, committees, Divisions or staff.
Indemnification
By using the Sites and their contents, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless NSC, its officers, directors, staff, Divisions and committees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgements, awards, losses, costs, expenses or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Sites, including, but not limited to any use of the Sites’ content other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Use, or your use of any information obtained from the Sites.
Governing Law, Venue, Injunctive Relief
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to the Sites or these Terms will be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Sites must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Illinois, and each party irrevocably submits to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, NSC may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property, confidential information or to prevent unauthorized use, misuse or security threats to the Sites.
International Users
The National Safety Council makes no representation that content, materials or products available on or through the Sites are appropriate or available for use outside of the United States. Statistics, facts and best practices are based on U.S. data, regulations and practices. If you access or use the Sites from a location outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with applicable laws, including local laws regarding online conduct and content and use, local society rules and policies and U.S. export laws and regulations.
Security
You may be given the opportunity to access the Sites as a registered user that will allow you to receive information from NSC and/or to participate in certain features on the Sites. You may be asked to provide certain registration details or other information. You represent and warrant that all information you provide to use and register with the Sites is governed by our Privacy Policy, also located herein. During the registration process you may be required to choose a password. You acknowledge and agree that NSC may rely on this password to identify you. You are responsible for all use of your Account, regardless of whether you authorized such access or use, and for ensuring that all use of your Account complies fully with the provisions of these Terms.
Users are prohibited from violating or attempting to violate the security of the Sites.
The NSC blog, Safety First, and other interactive media sponsored by NSC, including Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter, may enable users to post, submit, publish, display or transmit to other users (hereinafter “post”) content (collectively “User Contributions”) as comments or other posts. In addition, users may be permitted to link to the Sites in accordance with the NSC Linking Policy.
All User Contributions and any website on which a link to the Sites appears (“Linked Sites”), must comply with the following Content Standards:
Content Standards
User Contributions and Linked Sites must in their entirety comply with all applicable federal, state, local and international laws and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, User Contributions and Linked Sites must not:
In addition, User Contributions must not involve commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes and other sales promotions, barter or advertising.
You hereby agree and acknowledge that you are responsible for the content of any User Contribution you submit and/or of your Linked Sites, and you have full responsibility for such content, including its legality, reliability, accuracy and appropriateness. We are not responsible for, or liable to, any third party, for the content, accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any User Contribution or of any Linked Sites. If the Sites allow you to post, submit, publish, display or transmit content ("User Contributions"), you remain responsible for your User Contributions.
Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination
We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor the content posted on the NSC Blog. We may, in our sole discretion:
In addition, we have the right to fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting any materials on or through the Sites. You waive and hold harmless NSC from any claims resulting from any action taken by NSC during or as a result of its investigations and from any actions taken as a consequence of investigations by either NSC or law enforcement authorities.
Revised March 10, 2026
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