Privacy Policy

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The Association of Closet & Storage Professionals (“ACSP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom it may be shared, how it may be disclosed, and the measures we take to safeguard your information.

By using the ACSP website, becoming a member, registering for an event or program, making a payment, or otherwise providing information to ACSP, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name
• Company name and job title
• Mailing and billing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Membership information
• Professional and business information
• Certification and educational program information
• Event registrations and participation information
• Communications and inquiries submitted to ACSP
• Payment and transaction information

When you make a payment through our website, payment information is processed by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. ACSP does not directly store complete credit or debit card numbers.

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring website, and general website usage information. This information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies.

ACSP may use the information we collect to:

• Establish and manage your ACSP membership
• Process membership dues, purchases, event registrations, certification fees, and other payments
• Provide member benefits, programs, resources, and services
• Administer professional certification and educational programs
• Communicate with you regarding your membership, transactions, events, programs, and other ACSP activities
• Send newsletters, announcements, industry information, and marketing communications
• Respond to questions, requests, and customer service inquiries
• Maintain and improve our website, programs, and services
• Analyze website usage and organizational trends
• Maintain appropriate business and financial records
• Detect or prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting requirements

ACSP does not sell personal information to third parties.

We may disclose information to trusted third-party service providers that assist us in operating the association and providing services to members and customers. These may include providers that support:

• Payment processing
• Website hosting and administration
• Membership and database management
• Email and electronic communications
• Event registration and management
• Certification and educational programs
• Accounting and financial administration
• Website analytics and technology services
• Printing, mailing, and fulfillment services

These service providers receive information as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to handle that information appropriately.

Payment transactions may be processed through Stripe, which receives payment and related transaction information necessary to process your payment and prevent fraud. Stripe's handling of personal information is governed by its own privacy policies and security practices.

We may also disclose information when required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other legal process; when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of ACSP, our members, or others; or in connection with a merger, reorganization, or other transfer of ACSP operations.

Certain information provided by ACSP members, such as name, company name, business contact information, website, and professional information, may be included in an ACSP member directory or otherwise shared as part of ACSP membership and networking activities.

We may also identify individuals participating in ACSP events, programs, committees, awards, certification programs, or other association activities through our website, publications, social media, and other communications.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand how visitors use the site, and improve the user experience.

Third-party services used by ACSP may also use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of the website.

ACSP may send members and other individuals communications related to membership, programs, events, professional development opportunities, industry news, and other association activities.

You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications by using the unsubscribe link included in applicable emails. We may continue to send transactional or administrative communications necessary to manage your membership, purchases, registrations, certifications, or other relationship with ACSP.

ACSP uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

Online payment transactions are processed through third-party payment providers that use security measures designed to protect payment information. ACSP does not directly store complete payment card numbers.

While we take reasonable steps to safeguard information, no website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain membership and transaction records, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, and meet applicable legal, accounting, tax, and organizational requirements.

You may contact ACSP to request that we update or correct personal information we maintain about you.

You may also contact us with questions about your personal information or our privacy practices. Certain information may need to be retained for legal, accounting, transaction, membership, or other legitimate organizational purposes.

Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. ACSP is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of websites you visit.

ACSP's website and services are intended primarily for businesses and professionals and are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website.

ACSP may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or ACSP's privacy practices, please contact:

Association of Closet & Storage Professionals (ACSP)
Email: info@closets.org
Website: closets.org