Privacy Policy

It is a legal statement that explains how an organization collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information from users or customers. 

This includes data such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, payment details, and browsing behavior.

 

 

 

 

This policy describes the fair information practices that govern the collection, maintenance, use, and disclosure of information on websites owned and operated by the copyright holder of this website hereinafter referred to as the site operator. 

Unless otherwise provided, all information provided on the website is made available subject to this Privacy Policy. 

By accessing this site website, you agree, without limitation or qualification, to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected & Stored Automatically

The site operator may automatically collect and store anonymous information about site visitors to enable us to make the website more useful and improve the overall quality of the visitor’s online experience. Anonymous information refers to data that cannot be tied back to a specific individual. We may collect the following anonymous information from you every time you access the website:

  1. Internet domain from which you access our website (e.g. google.com, your- company.com, bing.com)
  2. IP Address: An IP address is automatically assigned to your computer or mobile device when you surf the web. In some cases, these addresses may be individually or regionally identifiable. However, even when an IP address is identifiable, it usually takes additional effort to link a particular IP address to a specific individual. For many users, an IP address cannot be linked to a specific individual.
  3. Type of browser and operating system used to access our website
  4. Date and time of access
  5. Pages visited
  6. Address of the website (if any) from which you linked to the website

Weblogs may also be automatically created and used to identify visitors who seek to damage the website, use the website in unauthorized ways, or interfere with operations. 

Information about users who try to engage in any unapproved activities may be shared with law enforcement agencies. 

We do not collect any personal information about a routine visitor unless the visitor provides information to us.

Personal Information Collection & Use

You do not have to provide any personally identifiable information to visit this website; however, if you use the website to send us an email, subscribe to a newsletter or email alert, ask for information, or if you provide personally identifiable information through the website in any other way, we may collect and may maintain the information that you provide. Personally identifiable information refers to data that tells us specifically who you are (e.g. your name, address, email, electric service characteristics, dispute). In the situations described above, your personally identifiable information may be shared among our staff, members, and support services (including third party vendors) as we deem necessary. Once information reaches the correct office, it will be used in the same manner as comparable information collected in other ways. In no event will we sell, rent, or lease your personally identifiable information to any third parties.

If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge, visit Microsoft Support to obtain information on how to set your cookie preferences.

If you use Google Chrome, visit Google Support to obtain information on how to set your cookie preferences.

If you use Firefox, visit Mozilla Support to obtain information on how to set your cookie preferences.

If you use Apple Safari, visit Apple Support to obtain information on how to set your cookie preferences.

Note that if you set your preferences so your device does not receive cookies, certain features of the website cannot be provided to you, and you may not be able to take full advantage of all the website content.

Uses & Disclosures

  1. The site operator uses its website to provide services and information to its members, employees, and members of the general public.
  2. General
    We may share information we collect on our website with companies that provide support services to us (such as auditors, web hosting providers, or call center service providers). These companies may need this information in order to perform their functions. We generally direct recipients to agree to safeguard personal information, to use it only as authorized by us, and to return it or destroy it when no longer required.
  3. Legal Process
    We could be required to disclose personal information in response to valid legal processes, such as a search warrant, subpoena, or court order. Any record keeper faces this possibility. Disclosures may also be appropriate to protect our legal rights or during emergencies if physical safety is believed to be at risk. We believe that these events are unlikely, but they are possible. We will take reasonable steps to limit the scope and consequences of any of these disclosures.
  4. Recruiting Services
    Web users can search and apply online for employment opportunities with the site operator and its affiliated companies. If you complete a job application online, provide a resume, or disclose other personal information for a recruitment activity, we may use your information in the same manner as if you applied by regular mail or in person. The information will only be used for recruiting and employment purposes. It is possible that information about you or about your application will be shared externally to verify the information, to obtain references, or for other employment-related purposes. When appropriate, application information will be shared with a member cooperative that advertised a vacancy. Each member cooperative has independent policies and practices for the use and disclosure of employment applications.