NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY ALUMNI NETWORK
New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of data provided by our alumni. This Privacy Notice describes NYFA’s collection, use, and disclosure of information about you that is provided to NYFA’s Alumni Network Web Site (“Website”). When you submit information to the Website you consent to the NYFA’s collection and use of that information as described in this Privacy Notice.
DISCLAIMERS
CAREER:The Job/Internship Opportunities Board acts as a free-of-charge job posting service only and makes no recommendations regarding potential employers or student/alumni employees. New York Film Academy is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of off-campus private employment. All hiring, scheduling and compensation for job postings are handled directly between the student/alumni and the employer. New York Film Academy (NYFA) does not perform background checks on graduates applying for jobs, and we do not research the integrity of each organization or individual person who lists a job with us. Employers and students/alumni are urged to perform due diligence when offering, applying for or accepting private off-campus employment by requesting from each other references or any additional information needed to establish qualifications and credentials so as to ensure an overall fit between employer and applicant.
EVENTS:The disclosure of third-party events is solely a courtesy of the New York Film Academy. The school does not endorse events and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information posted, especially regarding cancellations, rescheduling, and postponements. Therefore, NYFA shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with such third party event. We strongly advise you to confirm all the information directly with the organizers of the event before leaving home.
FESTIVALS/COMPETITIONS:The disclosure of third-party festivals and competitions is solely a courtesy of the New York Film Academy. The school does not endorse those events and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information posted, especially regarding cancellations, rescheduling, and postponements. Therefore, NYFA shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with such third party festival or competition. We strongly advise you to confirm all the information directly with the organizers of the event before submitting your project to them.
CLASSIFIEDS:The disclosure of ads of any nature in this platform is solely a courtesy of the New York Film Academy. The school does not endorse those ads and is not responsible for the accuracy of the information posted. Therefore, NYFA shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with such classifieds. We strongly advise you to deal locally, face-to-face, and do not extend payment to anyone you have not met in person. Transactions are between users only, no third party provides a "guarantee".
The website available at network.nyfa.edu is a site hosting the social and professional network created and managed by New York Film Academy in order to allow graduates and students to keep in touch, to enhance training and promote employment and careers of alumni.
The use of this website network.nyfa.edu implies acceptance of the present Terms of Use.
The user of the site acknowledges having the skills and resources necessary to access this website and that the used computer configuration contains no virus and is in perfect working condition.
The user must be a graduate, a student, member of the staff or instructor of the New York Film Academy and to have valid email address and date of birth in order to activate his/her account and to use the website.
Recruiters may create an account (pending admin approval), access the website, read articles and announcements sections available to them, and are only allowed to visit the profiles and check resumes of the members who choose to do so on their personal settings.
Anonymous visitors might access the website, read articles and announcements that are public, but they are not allowed to visit the profiles, post comments or participate in discussions.
The user undertakes to register and to use a username or email address that doesn’t infringe the rights of third parties (family name, brand, etc.), nor to use any name, company name or trademark without express authorization of the owner.
The texts, software, pictures, videos, databases and other developments on this website are protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. The user agrees not to reproduce in any form or by any means the above listed contents and/or any information or materials under protection of intellectual property and other laws without the express permission of New York Film Academy and/or the original property holder of such information and materials.
The user guarantees New York Film Academy that the testimony, comments, pictures and data of any kind disclosed by the user on this website are free from third parties’ rights.
The user expressly consents that his/her testimonies and comments may be reproduced and/or represented for free in the supports of communication aiming at promotion of New York Film Academy. The user accepts that the above mentioned rights are granted during the legal term of protection of these comments and testimonials.
The messages and pictures are posted at the sole responsibility of the author, who is liable for and bears all consequences related thereto. More specifically, the author guarantees New York Film Academy against all actions of third parties resulting out of or in connection with the content of the message posted by its author. The author of the message expressly accepts to cover any amount of all costs and expenses incurred by New York Film Academy with respect to any claims resulting out or in connection with the content of the message posted by the author. New York Film Academy disclaiming responsibility for the content of information posted by users.
The registration on the website is free and effective as soon as the account is activated by the user. The registration implies the acceptance by the user of all conditions of the present Terms of Use.
Each user is responsible for the personal account established on the date of its activation. The user is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of his/her account and for all activities that occur on or through his/her account, and agrees to immediately notify New York Film Academy of any security breach of his/her account. New York Film Academy shall not be responsible for any losses arising out of the unauthorized use of the account. All actions taken under this account are recorded and may be used in case of a dispute.
New York Film Academy without any obligation to justify, reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the website network.nyfa.edu of anyone that harms its reputation and/or breaches the present Terms of Use.
When possible, the testimony and comments should be written in English in order to facilitate their understanding by all members of the community. If necessary, the moderator reserves the right to translate the concerned text (in case a member or visitor has not translated the text before that).
To facilitate the use of the website and the reading of testimonials, the user should choose a clear title for his/her testimony. The user should also think to mention the geographic location in the subject, when useful. These details, anecdotes or emotions that you could convey, add value to your network.
For the respect and the good of everyone are deemed as prohibited: abusive, offensive, obscene messages, or defamatory content violating the rights of third parties, abusive language or language encouraging racism, pornography, pedophilia or crimes, the use of the website for purposes of propaganda, commercial prospecting or politics.
The moderator shall not moderate the messages in a way that could change their meaning. The moderator reserves the right of moving the message which is obviously placed in a wrong thematic group.
Users may notify to the moderator any non-conform message. The moderator can delete without prior notice any message or part of a message which does not meet the conditions of the present Terms of Use.
The moderator may refuse access to a community member if the member abuses his freedom of expression by making systematic and non-objective criticisms, intensively publishing information affecting the healthy atmosphere on the website, spamming and/or publishing facts against the law.
New York Film Academy agrees to take special care about the veracity of information exchanged on the website and to keep it regularly updated. However, errors or omissions may occur. In this case, we kindly thank you to let us know about any error or abnormal information you may meet when using the website so that necessary corrections could be done.
New York Film Academy does not guarantee that the use of the website will be uninterrupted or error-free. It is not liable for technical failures and data loss related to, or other damages or losses arising out of or in relation to the use of the website by the user.
License.
NYFA licenses the Website from AlumnForce – Alumni Network web solution. AlumnForce is a provider of community software for educational institutions and alumni associates, managing social and professional networks for students and graduates. Contact information for AlumnForce is set forth below.
Use of Information.
The Website collects and maintains information about you based on NYFA’s interest in continuing NYFA’s relationship with you, including promoting NYFA’s interests and achievements to you, and inviting you to support NYFA and participate in NYFA programs and events. Some of this information is collected from you directly and some information is provided by third parties that, for example, verify addresses or provide other information. The Website uses information about you to tailor our messages and invitations to your interests; to analyze and improve our alumni and relationship efforts; and to conduct general demographic and statistical research. We also use and share your information internally with other NYFA offices and units as necessary to provide services to you.
Online Payments.
Reputable third-party merchant processors, financial institutions and software vendors handle our credit card transactions pursuant to written agreements with NYFA that require them to maintain the confidentiality of these records.
Third Parties.
We disclose your information to third parties as follows:
Consent. We may disclose your information to third parties if we have your consent to do so.
Service Providers. We use third parties to support our operations and may share your information with such third parties.
Required by Law. We will share your information with third parties to the extent that we are required to do so by law, court order or subpoena.
De-Identified and Aggregate Information. We use and disclose information about you in de- identified or aggregate form without limitation.
Security.
You must have a secure browser—one that supports secure transmission of data across the internet—to send payment to NYFA. For more information about your browser’s security features, use your browser’s help feature.
We seek to implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information when you transmit it to us, and when we store it on our information technology systems. Unfortunately, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have an account with NYFA, your account password is protected so that only you can access it and view the information that you provide to us through the online site. We strongly advise you not to share your password with anyone.
Cookies.
We use cookies and similar technology to collect aggregate (non-personal) information about Website usage by all of our visitors and to help us remember you and your preferences when you revisit the Website. These cookies may stay on your browser into the future until they expire or you delete them. We also use technology to remember you the next time you log in. Some of these cookies are erased when you close your browser window and some persist for a period of time. Further general information about cookies and how they work is available at www.allaboutcookies.org. You can decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings but some features of the Website may not function.
We may allow selected third parties to place cookies through the Website to provide us with better insights into the use of the Website or user demographics, or to provide relevant advertising to you. These third parties may collect information about a user’s online activities over time and across different websites when he or she uses the Website.
Retention and Destruction of Your Information.
Your information will be retained by NYFA in accordance with its retention policies. The manner of destruction of information shall be appropriate to preserve and ensure the confidentiality of your information given the level of sensitivity, value and criticality to NYFA.
If you are located in the European Union, you may also have additional rights with respect to your information, such as: (i) data access and portability; (ii) data correction (including the ability to update your personal data); (iii) data deletion (including the right to have NYFA delete your personal information, except information we are required to retain, by contacting us); and (iv) withdrawal of consent or objection to processing (including, in limited circumstances, the right to ask NYFA to stop processing your personal data, with some exceptions, by contacting us). You may also be able to file a complaint with the appropriate supervisory authority in the European Union.
Fraudulent Behavior.
The Website is a community site that is based primarily on member input. This site cannot guarantee the accuracy of information presented. However, anyone demonstrated to have engaged in fraudulent behavior may be subject to (but not limited to) loss of privileges as a member as well as face prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.
Email Subscription Opt-Out.
The Website provides you with the opportunity to choose to receive email communications about this Website and the groups you are registered with, as well as emails from other members. In all email communications that you receive from this community, except for confirmation emails for event registrations, purchases, donations or other payments, you will be provided and unsubscribe option where you can opt out of the particular type of email communication. You can also modify the emails that you receive at any time by going to your account profile and changing your opt-in status there.
Photo, Blog and other Personal Content Policy.
NYFA retains the right to remove or reject any content that it deems obscene or objectionable, or has been reported as such by other members. In addition, AlumnForce, as licensors of the Website, can at any time deem content to be objectionable and can remove it from the Website. NYFA does not endorse any content that is posted on the site. Members will not post copyrighted content without permission from the owner. Members understand content whether it be text, graphic or audio visual, is the sole responsibility of the person from which such content originated. NYFA is no way responsible for accuracy, integrity or quality of such content.
Public Forums.
The Website makes chat rooms and message boards available for every community group featured on the site. Your first and last name will be displayed during chat sessions or when you post something in the message boards. Any additional information you choose to submit in these areas is considered public. To protect yourself from unwanted spam or other unsolicited or unwanted communication, you are advised against providing personally identifiable information, including email addresses, postal addresses and phone numbers. NYFA does not monitor the chat rooms unless we receive a request to do so by a member.
Links to Other Sites.
The Website contains links to other websites. This Website is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.
Contacting NYFA or AlumnForce.
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this Website or your dealings with this Website, please contact:
New York Film Academy:
Alumni Relations Coordinator
3300 Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91505
Email: alumni@nyfa.edu
Telephone: (818) 333-3558
AlmnForce:
Alumni Relations Coordinator
alumni@nyfa.edu
Updates to this Policy.
We may update or change this policy at any time. Your continued use of this site after any such change indicates your acceptance of such changes.
Last update: 10/15/2019