Privacy Policy Statement

Effective Date: November 20, 2017

Updated: March,2023, December 2024

VLink, Inc. respects the privacy of our affiliates, customers, and visitors to our website, www.vlinkinfo.com. While offering our website users the benefits and convenience of web-based technologies, we also strive to employ practices that ensure the information we collect about affiliates, customers, and visitors is used conscientiously and appropriately.

This Privacy Policy Statement outlines the use of personally identifiable information collected on the Website. It does not apply to other websites referenced by us in print, online, SMS, or email communications.

We will not share your opt-in status for an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. However, we may share your personal data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and other vendors assisting in the delivery of text messages.

Text Messaging Consent

By opting into receive text messages, you agree to receive messages from VLink, Inc. at the number you provided. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply “STOP” to unsubscribe. Reply “HELP” for assistance. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties.

What Information is Collected on the Website?

We collect information to better serve our affiliates and customers:

• General Visitors: We collect non-personally identifiable information such as pages visited on the site. This information is used for internal marketing purposes and does not include email addresses or individual IP addresses, only business IPs.
• Affiliates: We collect personally identifiable information provided by affiliates through specific web pages designed to collect membership information, such as online questionnaires, resume submissions, job postings, and applications for membership.

Do We Use “Cookies”?

A “cookie” is a small piece of data sent to a user’s computer to identify them on subsequent visits. We use cookies only on our message boards and chat software. On the message boards, cookies confirm access rights. On chat platforms, cookies identify returning visitors.

How Do We Use Information Collected on the Website?

The information we collect is used to improve the content of our website, enhance our products and services, and communicate with affiliates and customers. Specifically, VLink, Inc. may use this information for the following:

• VLink, Inc. and its affiliates may access membership information to communicate with affiliates and further the organization’s mission.
• We may make address information available to external organizations to provide affiliates with relevant information (excluding email addresses).
• Requests for mailing lists by external organizations or affiliates must be approved on a case-by-case basis, with a commitment that the information will only be used for the specific approved communication.
• VLink, Inc. may share contact information of educational session participants with corporate partners and faculty serving at educational programs.
• Recruiters and others may access resumes and contact information stored in the online VLink, Inc. Resume Bank or Application Tracking System.
• Affiliates with log-in access to the Affiliates Only Area of VLink, Inc. may view individual affiliate information included in the online Affiliate Directory.
• VLink, Inc. may contact affiliates and customers about events, opportunities, and updates.

How Can Affiliates or Customers Opt Out of Receiving Materials?

Any affiliate or customer who does not wish to be contacted by VLink, Inc. or an organization with which we might share contact information may notify us via email at [email protected] or use the contact information below. Affiliates and customers can opt out of specific email communications or request to opt out of all mail and email communications (except for basic membership and dues renewal mailings). Affiliates may also manage their personal information in the online Affiliate Directory and choose what information will be accessible there.

How Can Affiliates or Customers Review or Update Their Information?

Affiliates and customers can update their information by emailing [email protected] or using the contact information below.

How Can Affiliates, Customers, or Visitors Learn About Our Security Practices?

We maintain reasonable security measures at our physical facilities and web server to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information. To request information about our security practices, please contact us using the information below.

How Can Affiliates or Customers Be Informed of Changes to the Privacy Policy?

We may occasionally use collected information for new or unanticipated uses not previously disclosed. If our information collection and dissemination practices change, we will update this Privacy Policy Statement and post the changes on our website.