Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy discloses the privacy practices of Aerospace and Flight Test Radio Coordinating Council (“AFTRCC”) and its website at www.aftrcc.org (“Website”). If you use the Website or log on to the member sections of the Website, you are subject to this Privacy Policy.
As our organization changes, our Privacy Policy will change also and we reserve the right to change how we handle information we process on behalf of our customers. If you use our Website, you should check periodically to see recent changes.
What information does AFTRCC collect and how is that data used?
AFTRCC collects only the following types of personal and non-personal information that are necessary for our legitimate business purposes, and maintains appropriate safeguards to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of this information.
Personal and Business Information
AFTRCC collects contact and related information from our members and persons who request information from AFTRCC or who register for our conferences, programs or other services (collectively “Registered Users”). All financial and billing information that we collect is used solely to make payments for our conferences, programs or other services. This information is not used by AFTRCC for marketing or promotional purposes.
AFTRCC uses the information that we collect for business purposes, including providing access to our services, and for registration purposes. We may also use the information to contact Registered Users to discuss our programs, conferences and services.
By using our Website and providing member information to us, you are consenting to our use of your data as described herein. If you do not consent, you should not register with AFTRCC and not use the Website.
Non - Personal Information
Certain non-personal information about site visits is recorded by the standard operation of the Internet on which this Website is hosted. Non-personally identifiable information (“Aggregate Data”) may be for our organizations purposes, including but not limited to improvement of the design and content of the Website or to personalize your experience on our Website. Unless we need to cover ourselves from the ISP, then this data will not be shared outside of the, site administrators & Executive Committee AFTRCC shall own such Aggregate Data.
The non-personal information that we collect is as follows:
Cookies
AFTRCC uses cookies on its website to make your experience easy and meaningful and to enable certain technical operations. Cookies are files that web browsers place on a computer’s hard drive and are used to tell us whether customers and visitors have previously visited our Website. Usage of a cookie is not linked to any personally identifiable information while on our Website.
Log Files
Like many standard Website servers, our web servers use log files. Log files include Internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp and number of clicks. Log files are used to analyze trends, administer the site, track aggregated users’ movement and gather broad demographic information. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Is information shared with third parties?
AFTRCC does not sell, share, or distribute any private or personal information to any third parties.
We may however employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include registering users, processing credit card payments, sending postal mail and email, analyzing data, and providing other services. To perform these functions, these companies and individuals may have access to information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes.
We may also release information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law; enforce our policies; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of AFTRCC, our members, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection.
How can I access and update my information?
Registered Users who have provided contact information may e-mail AFTRCC at secretary@aftrcc.org to update their contact or other information or the information can be updated at our website.
Security
We have security measures in place to help protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of the data under our control. When the website is accessed using Internet Explorer versions 6.0 or higher, or a comparable internet browser, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology protects information using both server authentication and data encryption to help ensure that data is safe, secure, and available only to you.
Communications from AFTRCC
Registered Users who have provided contact information may occasionally receive email updates or information from AFTRCC. In order to respect our members’ privacy, we present the option to decline these types of communications. Please see the Choice/Opt-out section below.
Choice/Opt-Out
Registered users are given the opportunity to opt-out of having their information used for purposes not directly related to our Website or existing relationship. Registered Users who no longer wish to receive e-mail solicitations or other information from AFTRCC may opt-out of receiving these communications by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email communication. Registered Users can also opt-out by emailing us at secretary@aftrcc.org using “unsubscribe” in the subject line.
Links to Third Party Websites
Our Website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that AFTRCC is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites or the policies, content, and practices of other web sites. To the extent you visit a third-party sites accessible through this Website, we encourage you to read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information as those third-party privacy practices govern the collection and use of information provided when visiting those sites. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by our Website.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
On occasion, it may be necessary for us to change the terms of this Privacy Policy. We will do so by posting updated text on the Website, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of those changes. To ensure that you are aware of current privacy practices, we recommend that you check this site periodically. We will not materially change how we handle previously collected information without providing notice and an opportunity to choose how we use that information.
