Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 25th, 2026.
Organization Name: Manhattan-Staten Island Area Health Education Center (MSI AHEC) 
Website: https://msiahec.org

1. Overview

Manhattan-Staten Island Area Health Education Center (“MSI AHEC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, complete an online form (including LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms), apply to a program, register for events, subscribe to communications, or otherwise engage with us.

By using our website or submitting your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Complete a contact form
  • Submit a LinkedIn Lead Gen Form
  • Apply to one of our programs
  • Register for an event or webinar
  • Subscribe to communications

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • School, employer, or training institution
  • Academic level or healthcare career interests
  • Resume or application materials (when applicable)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website
  • This information is used to improve website functionality, performance, and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Process program applications
  • Confirm event registrations
  • Provide updates about programs, internships, and opportunities
  • Send newsletters or communications (if you opt in)
  • Improve our services, outreach, and website performance
  • Fulfill legal, contractual, or grant-related obligations
  • We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

4. LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms

If you submit your information through a LinkedIn Lead Gen Form, MSI AHEC will use the information only for the purpose stated in the form (such as providing program details, event reminders, or follow-up communication).

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

5. Email Communications and Constant Contact

MSI AHEC uses Constant Contact, an email marketing service provider, to manage and distribute newsletters, announcements, and program-related communications.

When you subscribe to our mailing list or register for an event, your name and email address may be stored securely within the Constant Contact platform. This information is used solely for the purpose of sending communications related to MSI AHEC programs, events, updates, and opportunities.

Constant Contact may collect certain technical information, such as email open rates and link clicks, to help us evaluate and improve our communications. This information is used for internal reporting and outreach improvement purposes only.

You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in any email or by contacting us at [email protected].

We do not sell or share subscriber information with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. SMS Messaging

  • You are consenting to receive messages from MSI AHEC
  • Your personal information will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes
  • Message frequency (number of messages/month/week/etc, frequency varies, or recurring messages)
  • You may reply STOP (or other keywords) to opt out of future messaging
  • You may reply HELP for more information
  • Message and data rates may apply

7. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only:

  • With trusted service providers that support our operations (such as email platforms, website hosting providers, or data management services)
  • When required by law or regulatory obligation
  • To protect the safety, rights, or integrity of MSI AHEC
  • All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
  • Shape

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time
  • Request access to the personal information we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable
  • To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

10. Children’s Privacy

MSI AHEC offers programs that may serve high school and college students. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected without consent, we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Manhattan-Staten Island Area Health Education Center (MSI AHEC)
8 W. 126th Street, 3rd Fl.
New York, NY 10027
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://msiahec.org