The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. ("NCSBN")
acknowledges how important it is to protect the privacy of
the Users who visit NCSBN Learning Extension
(hereinafter, this "Site"). Due to the nature of
a subscription-based web site, personal information is collected.
This information includes, but is not limited to, name, address,
telephone number, e-mail address, credit card information,
and usage data. NCSBN will not lease, rent, sell, or disclose
any identifiable information about any User to a third-party
without expressed permission from that User.
1. Collection:
NCSBN collects personal information through the course registration process
via a third-party vendor, VTN Technologies. Usage information is also collected through monitoring
regular use of the site. This information includes session
length, page views, referring URLs, Internet browsers that
are used, and computer operating systems being used. This
usage data is used to assist NCSBN in understanding who uses
the Site and what technology can be supported.
2. Multi-user registrations / School and Employer registrations:
When a User is registered via a multi-user subscription that
has been purchased by an institution or employer, that employer
or institution may request personal information regarding
the User's progress and attendance in the course. The information
provided includes, but is not limited to, course attendance,
pre-test scores and post-test scores.
3. Cookies:
A cookie is a text file stored by your Web browser. The main
purpose of a cookie is to collect information that will allow
the browser to identify users and possibly customize the information
displayed on their site.
NCSBN uses cookies to "remember" Users and their
progress in their courses. The Site will not function properly
if cookies are not enabled in your browser.
4. Discussion boards and conferences:
Conference areas and discussion boards are used prominently
in the Site's courses. It is essential that the content that
is posted in these areas reflect courtesy and respect to other
who use the boards. Postings that contain questionable content
that contain offensive language, objectionable content, or
criticize or otherwise defame other users based on gender,
religion, race or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.
NCSBN reserves the right to remove any questionable or offensive
content from conference areas and discussion boards. Repeat
offenders, or those who have committed a serious offense through
our Site will be subject to account termination without refund.
5. Security: No Liability
NCSBN has implemented various measures to protect against
the misuse and alteration of any information under NCSBN's
control. Information provided to NCSBN is encrypted to protect
the integrity of the data as it travels the Internet, provided
that your browser supports this. Such security is not impenetrable,
and therefore NCSBN cannot prevent all loss, misuse, or alteration
of information on the Site. NCSBN and its third-party licensor's
are not responsible for any damage incurred by any such security
failures. Furthermore, the Site contains links to outside
sources and NCSBN cannot ensure, and is not responsible for
the privacy practices of other sites.
6. Modification of Privacy Policy:
NCSBN reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at
any time. NCSBN will notify users when a change has occurred
to this policy by posting a notice in the "Announcements"
area on www.learningext.com.
Your continued use or viewing of this Site will signify your
agreement with any modifications or changes implemented in
the Privacy Policy.
8. How to contact NCSBN
You may contact NCSBN with any comments or questions regarding
any issues related to www.learningext.com or any of the available
courses. Please send an e-mail to elearning@ncsbn.org
or call 312.525.3749.
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