Introduction

The Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies, Inc. (COPAS) values your privacy and strives to protect it. This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, usage, and safeguarding of your information when you engage with our website, copas.org.

Scope

This policy covers:

• Information gathered on copas.org.
• Electronic interactions between you and copas.org.

It does not pertain to:

• Offline data collection.
• Third-party sites or applications, even if linked from our site.

By using our website, you agree to this privacy policy. Any changes to the policy will be posted here.

Information Collection

We gather:

1. Direct Information: Personal details provided during registration, subscription, or transactions, such as name, address, email, and phone number.
2. Automatic Data: Usage patterns, IP addresses, and device-specific data through cookies, web beacons, etc., to enhance your browsing experience.
3. User Contributions: Data you choose to share on public forums, which may be viewed by others.

Usage of Information

Your data helps us:

• Serve and personalize content.
• Handle orders and subscriptions.
• Engage in communications.
• Conduct promotions or contests.
• Handle complaints or queries.
• Comply with legal mandates.

Data Storage and Protection

• Your data resides on secure servers behind robust firewalls.
• Transactions are encrypted for added security.
• Regular security audits ensure data safety.
• User passwords are encrypted, and we urge you not to share them.

While we implement best practices, online data transmission can’t be guaranteed as 100% secure.  Be cautious when sharing data.

Cookies and Tracking

Cookies assist us in improving site functionality. You can opt out, but this might affect your site experience. We might also use web beacons to gather anonymous site usage statistics.

Data Sharing

1. We may share aggregated, non-personal data without constraints.
2. Personal data is shared with specific third parties vital to our service delivery, under strict confidentiality clauses.
3. We comply with legal requests for data.

Your Rights

Residents in certain states have additional privacy rights. For instance, California residents can find more about their rights online.  Check local regulations for specifics.

Data Breach Procedures

Should a data breach occur, we will take necessary steps in accordance with legal requirements, including notifying affected users.

Updates to This Policy

Any policy changes will be posted on this page.  It’s your responsibility to check this periodically.

Contact Us

For any questions about this policy:

Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies, Inc. (COPAS)

PO Box 21272

Wichita, KS 67208-7272

Email: copasoffice@copas.org

Phone: (303) 300-1131