IFPTE Local 20 has created this Privacy Policy to explain how you may use the information contained on this website, which includes, for purposes of the Privacy Policy, using our applications, including applications on third-party sites or platforms such as social networking sites and texting services, and to explain how we use information that you may provide.
IFPTE Local 20 is committed to Internet privacy as demonstrated by the policies set forth herein. Please recognize that IFPTE Local 20 may, in its sole discretion, modify these policies from time to time by updating this posting, so we encourage you to check this page each time you revisit one of our websites. Your continued use of this website following any changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes. The date of the latest revision will be listed below so you will know if the policies have changed since you last accessed this website.
Your use of this IFPTE Local 20 website indicates your acceptance to be bound by the provisions of the Privacy Policy in effect as of the date of your use. If you do not accept these terms, do not use this website.
The terms “you” and “User” as used herein refer to all individuals and/or entities accessing this website for any reason.
Website Usage; Information Collection
When you visit this IFPTE Local 20 website, we automatically obtain information about your usage, including, for example, the name of your Internet service provider, the browser and type of computer that you are using, the website that referred you to us, the pages you view and the date and time of those page views. We use this information on an aggregate basis to gather data about activity on this website, which we use to improve the usefulness of the website. We do not use this information on any kind of individual basis. We do not collect or store personally identifiable information, such as your name, mailing address, e-mail address or phone number, unless you provide that information.
Collection of Personally Identifiable Information
IFPTE Local 20 provides opportunities for you to provide your contact information in order to engage in IFPTE Local 20 activities such as online activism, to correspond with IFPTE Local 20 or to submit a testimonial (i.e., share your story). Any information we collect, such as your name, mailing address, e-mail address, phone number, type of request you are making and any additional information you provide, is collected and stored by IFPTE Local 20. The information is used to fulfill your request and track aggregate information about usage of these features.
IFPTE Local 20 makes every effort to ensure the secure collection and transmission of your sensitive information using industry-accepted data collection and encryption methodologies, such as SSL (Secure Sockets Layer).
IFPTE Local 20 does not sell your personal information to any third party.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data that is stored on a user’s hard drive that contains information about that user. IFPTE Local 20 uses cookies to prepopulate data that you have previously supplied on our website so that you do not need to re-enter such information. We also use cookies to measure aggregate Web statistics such as collecting the number of users to our sites, the number of repeat users and the most popular webpages. We do not use cookies to track user activity on an individual basis.
IFPTE Local 20’s Sharing and Use of Personally Identifiable Information
We will use your e-mail address and/or phone number to communicate with you about our activities, unless you opt-out from receiving such messages. We also will use your e-mail address and/or phone number for administrative purposes, such as notifying you of major website changes and sending messages related to the campaign. Although we hope you’ll find these communications informative and useful, you may opt out of receiving future information by using the unsubscribe procedures described below.
When you send e-mail or other communications to us, we may retain those communications in order to process your inquiries, respond to your requests and improve our services.
We use both your personally identifying information and certain non-personally identifying information (such as anonymous usage data, IP addresses, browser type, clickstream data, etc.) to improve the quality of your user experience and the design of the website and to create new features, functionality and services by storing, tracking and analyzing user behavior, preferences, trends and actions.
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors or service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, texting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
- Protecting Rights and Safety: When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our users, or others.
- Affiliates: With our affiliates for internal business purposes.
- Public Forums: Information shared in public forums may be visible to others.
- Aggregate or Anonymized Information: We may share aggregate or anonymized information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
Opting Out of E-Mail Lists
People who subscribe to e-mail lists via the website will receive periodic updates from IFPTE Local 20 by regular mail, fax or e-mail. You may opt out of receiving future information via e-mail by using the unsubscribe procedure specified on the e-mail message or by sending an e-mail message with the name of the list you are a member of to: esc@nullifpte20.org.
Opting Out of Text Messages
At IFPTE Local 20, we may use text messages to share important updates, events, and information relevant to our work. You may opt out of receiving future information via text by using the unsubscribe procedure specified in the text message or by replying “Stop” to any text message.
Security
IFPTE Local 20 has security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of information within our control. These measures include internal reviews of our data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures, as well as physical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to systems where we store personal data. We use industry standard encryption to protect the transmission of information you submit to us when you use our secure online forms. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If your communication includes sensitive information, such as your credit card information or Social Security number, contact us by mail or by telephone rather than by e-mail or text.
Corrections/Updating Personal Information
If your personal information changes (such as your ZIP code), or if you wish to have your information removed from our database, contact us and we will endeavor to provide a way to correct, update or remove that personal data provided to us.
Links to Other Websites
Our websites may contain links to other sites. IFPTE Local 20 is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content on such sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy policies of each website that they visit that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through one of IFPTE Local 20 websites.
Disclaimer
Opinions expressed here and in any corresponding comments are the personal opinions of the original authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of IFPTE Local 20.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at esc@nullifpte20.org.
This Privacy Policy is made effective as of April 30, 2025.
