Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Notice explains how the Texas Public Purchasing Association ("TxPPA," "we," "us," or "our") collects and processes your personal data. Each time you use our website; the current version of this Notice will apply. Therefore, whenever you visit our site, you should check the date of this Notice (which appears at the top) and review any changes since the last version. This Notice applies to all site visitors, registered users, and all other users of our site.
By visiting www.txppa.org or related properties (together the "Site"), you acknowledge that you have read and understood the processes and policies referred to in this Notice.
This Notice explains how the Texas Public Purchasing Association ("TxPPA," "we," "us," or "our") collects and processes your personal data. Each time you use our website; the current version of this Notice will apply. Therefore, whenever you visit our site, you should check the date of this Notice (which appears at the top) and review any changes since the last version. This Notice applies to all site visitors, registered users, and all other users of our site.
By visiting www.txppa.org or related properties (together the "Site"), you acknowledge that you have read and understood the processes and policies referred to in this Notice.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Notice, please contact us using the "Contact Us" section on our Site.
Alternatively, you can contact us by phone at (512) 270-0575, by sending an email to [email protected], or by mail to:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Notice, please contact us using the "Contact Us" section on our Site.
Alternatively, you can contact us by phone at (512) 270-0575, by sending an email to [email protected], or by mail to:
Texas Public Purchasing Association (TxPPA)
1401 Lavaca St., #650
Austin, TX 78701
1401 Lavaca St., #650
Austin, TX 78701
Personal Data We May Collect from You
TxPPA collects personal data under various circumstances. The most common instances are when an individual:
TxPPA collects personal data under various circumstances. The most common instances are when an individual:
- Is the contact for a company that is a member of TxPPA;
- Registers for a conference or similar in-person event;
- Registers for a webinar or other online offering;
- Downloads information from the TxPPA website;
- Participates as a speaker, author, or in a similar capacity;
- Is the contact for a company participating in certification or accreditation processes;
- Purchases a product or service; or
- Subscribes to a publication.
Personal Data Automatically Collected
TxPPA may collect certain personal data automatically, particularly from individuals visiting the TxPPA website, using cookies and other technologies.
Non-Personal Data
We collect information that is sent to us automatically by your web browser, and we may use this information to generate aggregate statistics about visitors to our Site, including, without limitation:
We may use non-personal data for various business purposes such as providing customer service, fraud prevention, market research, and improving our Site.
Please check your web browser if you want to learn what information your browser sends or how to change your settings.
TxPPA may collect certain personal data automatically, particularly from individuals visiting the TxPPA website, using cookies and other technologies.
Non-Personal Data
We collect information that is sent to us automatically by your web browser, and we may use this information to generate aggregate statistics about visitors to our Site, including, without limitation:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and plug-in details
- Device type (e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet, phone, etc.)
- Operating system
- Local time zone
We may use non-personal data for various business purposes such as providing customer service, fraud prevention, market research, and improving our Site.
Please check your web browser if you want to learn what information your browser sends or how to change your settings.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We may use personal data for several purposes, including the following:
We may use personal data for several purposes, including the following:
- To carry out our obligations arising from your membership or any other contract entered into between you and us, and to provide you with the information, products, and membership services that you request from us;
- To organize events that you have purchased or registered for, and to provide you with information and other materials relating to the content of the event, the speakers, sponsors, and other attendees;
- To provide our newsletter and other publications, provided you have given your consent;
- To respond to your questions and provide related membership services;
- To provide you with information about other events, products, and services we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased, provided you have not opted out of receiving that information;
- To notify you about changes to our membership service;
- To administer and improve our Site; and
- To ensure that content from our Site is presented most effectively for you and your computer.
Legal Basis for Collecting and Processing Personal Data
There are several legal bases for TxPPA's collection and processing of personal data:
There are several legal bases for TxPPA's collection and processing of personal data:
- For the legitimate interests of TxPPA, including the several uses listed above;
- To perform a contract;
- Based on consent; and
- Legal compliance.
Third Parties With Which Personal Data May Be Shared
TxPPA may share personal data with several other parties. These include:
TxPPA may be required to disclose personal data if such disclosure is:
TxPPA also may share personal data in the event of a merger or asset sale/purchase transaction.
TxPPA may share personal data with several other parties. These include:
- Sponsors of TxPPA activities;
- Exhibitors at TxPPA events;
- Publishers of TxPPA publications;
- TxPPA members, such as in a membership directory or event attendee list;
- Cloud service providers;
- Service providers who perform functions such as marketing, research, shipping, and fulfillment; and
- Vendors, such as insurance and credit card companies.
TxPPA may be required to disclose personal data if such disclosure is:
- Required by subpoena, law, or other legal process;
- Necessary to assist law enforcement officials or government enforcement agencies;
- Necessary to investigate violations of or otherwise enforce our legal terms;
- Necessary to protect us from legal action or claims from third parties and/or other website users; and/or
- Necessary to protect the legal rights, personal/real property, or personal safety of TxPPA, its employees, and affiliates.
TxPPA also may share personal data in the event of a merger or asset sale/purchase transaction.
Security
Although we use security measures to help protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized disclosure, we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to us over the internet.
Although we use security measures to help protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized disclosure, we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to us over the internet.
Transfer of Personal Data Outside of the European Economic Area ("EEA") and International Users
We are headquartered in the United States. Your personal data may be accessed by us or transferred to us in the United States or to our affiliates, partners, merchants, or service providers who are located worldwide. If you are visiting our Site from outside the United States, be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located, and our central database is operated. By using our Site, you consent to any transfer of this information.
We are headquartered in the United States. Your personal data may be accessed by us or transferred to us in the United States or to our affiliates, partners, merchants, or service providers who are located worldwide. If you are visiting our Site from outside the United States, be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located, and our central database is operated. By using our Site, you consent to any transfer of this information.
How Long We Store Your Personal Data
The personal data that you provide to us is generally stored on servers located in the United States. If you are located in another jurisdiction, you should be aware that once your personal data is submitted through our Site, it will be transferred to our servers in the United States, and that the United States currently does not have uniform data protection laws in place.
The personal data that you provide to us is generally stored on servers located in the United States. If you are located in another jurisdiction, you should be aware that once your personal data is submitted through our Site, it will be transferred to our servers in the United States, and that the United States currently does not have uniform data protection laws in place.
Where We Store Your Personal Data
The personal data that you provide to us is generally stored on servers located in the United States. If you are located in another jurisdiction, you should be aware that once your personal data is submitted through our Site, it will be transferred to our servers in the United States, and that the United States currently does not have uniform data protection laws in place.
The personal data that you provide to us is generally stored on servers located in the United States. If you are located in another jurisdiction, you should be aware that once your personal data is submitted through our Site, it will be transferred to our servers in the United States, and that the United States currently does not have uniform data protection laws in place.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. If you are not 13 years or older, do not use our Site. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that personal data of persons less than 13 years of age has been collected through our Site, we will take appropriate steps to delete this information. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child or a minor under the age of 13 has posted, submitted, or otherwise communicated personal data to our Site without your consent, then you may alert us at [email protected] so that we may take appropriate action to remove the minor's personal data from our systems.
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. If you are not 13 years or older, do not use our Site. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that personal data of persons less than 13 years of age has been collected through our Site, we will take appropriate steps to delete this information. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child or a minor under the age of 13 has posted, submitted, or otherwise communicated personal data to our Site without your consent, then you may alert us at [email protected] so that we may take appropriate action to remove the minor's personal data from our systems.
Links to Third-Party Sites and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services not operated by us. These links are provided as a service and do not imply any endorsement by us of the activities or content of these sites, applications, or services, nor any association with their operators. TxPPA is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third party, including websites or services directly linked to our Site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site that you link from our Site.
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services not operated by us. These links are provided as a service and do not imply any endorsement by us of the activities or content of these sites, applications, or services, nor any association with their operators. TxPPA is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third party, including websites or services directly linked to our Site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site that you link from our Site.
Your Rights
Individuals generally have the right to access their own personal data and to request that TxPPA correct any errors or incompleteness in their own personal data. The contact information provided below should be used for these purposes. There is also a limited right to request deletion of personal data. Such requests should be directed to [email protected].
Individuals generally have the right to access their own personal data and to request that TxPPA correct any errors or incompleteness in their own personal data. The contact information provided below should be used for these purposes. There is also a limited right to request deletion of personal data. Such requests should be directed to [email protected].
Opting Out
Additionally, if you prefer not to receive marketing messages from us, please let us know by clicking on the unsubscribe link within any marketing message that you receive, by visiting your TxPPA preferences page, or by sending a message to us at [email protected].
Additionally, if you prefer not to receive marketing messages from us, please let us know by clicking on the unsubscribe link within any marketing message that you receive, by visiting your TxPPA preferences page, or by sending a message to us at [email protected].
Changes to this Notice
Any changes we make to this Notice in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notification sent to you by email. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to this Notice.
Any changes we make to this Notice in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notification sent to you by email. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to this Notice.
Date of Last Revision: December 5, 2024
