Transmission Access Policy Study Group (“TAPS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://www.tapsgroup.org (the “Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us through our website
  • Send us an email
  • Register for newsletters or communications (if available)
  • Complete online forms
  • Request information about our organization

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Organization
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Referring website
  • Other technical information used to improve the Website

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Provide information about TAPS activities and initiatives
  • Improve our Website and user experience
  • Monitor website performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Enhance security

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.

4. Analytics

We may use website analytics services to better understand how visitors use our Website. These services may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the Website, browser type, and referring websites. This information is generally used in aggregate and does not personally identify individual visitors.

5. Information Sharing

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our Website or providing services
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of TAPS or others
  • In connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of organizational assets

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete that information.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

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

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Transmission Access Policy Study Group (TAPS)

Website: https://www.tapsgroup.org

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (605) 376-2797

Additional Notice for U.S. State Privacy Laws

Residents of certain U.S. states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Virginia, may have additional rights concerning their personal information under applicable state privacy laws. TAPS will respond to verified requests as required by applicable law.

If you wish to submit a privacy-related request, please contact us at [email protected].