United States CBRN & HAZMAT Technician Association

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to USCHTA (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Account credentials (username and password)
  • Payment and billing information
  • Demographic information
  • Professional information
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our services, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including social media platforms, business partners, and public databases.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our services
  • Processing transactions and sending related information
  • Communicating with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates
  • Personalizing your experience
  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends
  • Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues and security threats
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Marketing and promotional purposes (with your consent where required)

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on our behalf.

4.2 Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.

4.3 Legal Requirements

When required by law or to respond to legal process, protect our rights, or ensure safety.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share information with third parties when you have given us consent to do so.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your information
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing
  • Withdrawal of consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6.1 Cookies and Tracking

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our services may not function properly without cookies.

6.2 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

10. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

USCHTA
Email: info@ushta.us

13. State-Specific Privacy Rights

13.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected
  • The right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
  • The right to say no to the sale of personal information
  • The right to access your personal information
  • The right to equal service and price

13.2 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of certain covered information we have collected or will collect about you.

13.3 European Union Residents

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed in Section 6 above.


Last Updated: November 26, 2025

 

 

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USCHTA Donations

Making financial donations to the United States CBRN & HAZMAT Technicians Association (USCHTA) offers significant benefits for supporting the safety and well-being of CBRN and HAZMAT technicians who put their lives on the line daily. These highly trained professionals work in extremely dangerous environments, responding to hazardous threats and protecting communities from potential harm. Donations can directly fund essential training programs, ensuring that technicians receive the most up-to-date skills and knowledge needed to handle increasingly sophisticated threats, which ultimately contributes to safer cities and neighborhoods.

 

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