Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2025
1. Introduction
Black Swamp Safety Council (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you entrust to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://blackswampsafety.org
(the “Site”), register for membership or events, submit forms, or otherwise engage with us online.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information you provide directly
When you complete a membership form, register for a meeting or training session, contact us, or subscribe to our communications, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.
b. Information collected automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and time spent on our Site. We may use tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand website usage, performance, and visitor behavior.
c. Cookies and similar technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience (for example remembering preferences) and to analyze site performance. Please see our Cookie Policy below for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Respond to your inquiries, membership requests or training registrations.
Provide you with newsletters, alerts, event invitations, training updates, or other communications you’ve opted into.
Analyze and improve our Site’s content, functionality and user experience.
Protect the security of our Site, operations and membership records.
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Sharing Information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site, managing membership, sending communications, or running training.
When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
To protect our rights, our members, or the public as permitted by law.
5. Data Security
We undertake reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices
Email Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in the message or by contacting us directly.
Cookies: You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for guidance.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site, services and membership are directed toward businesses, safety professionals and adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (for example, event platforms or partner resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updated version on this page with a new Effective Date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: bssc@northweststate.edu
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: October 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences and improve the site’s functionality and performance.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality of the Site (e.g., form submissions, site security).
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our Site — for example we may use Google Analytics to track page visits, traffic sources and visitor behavior.
Performance & Functionality Cookies: Help us remember your preferences and improve your experience when you return to the Site.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View what cookies are stored on your device.
Delete cookies.
Block cookies from specific sites or all sites.
You may also opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
.
4. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. The updated version will be posted here with a revised Effective Date.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: support@unifymts.com