Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the web sites operated by SMART Local Union No. 18 (“SMART 18,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). SMART 18 is a labor organization affiliated with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART).

PRIVACY POLICY
SMART Local Union No. 18 is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how SMART18 collects, uses, and safeguards information obtained from members, apprentices, contractors, and visitors to our website or who otherwise interact with us.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
The only personal information SMART18 collects through this website is information voluntarily provided by individuals. This may include name, email address, mailing address, phone number, membership or apprenticeship status, employment information, work experience, educational and training history, local union affiliation, or other information related to services provided or requested. SMART18 does not knowingly collect or store sensitive financial or medical information through its website. Information provided is used solely to communicate with you more effectively and to carry out legitimate Union purposes.

USE AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Personal information provided to SMART18 through this website will not be sold or shared with unaffiliated third parties. Information may be shared on a secure and confidential basis with third-party service providers that assist SMART18 with services such as website hosting, email communications, the provision of member services or benefits, or payment processing, provided that such providers are contractually required to safeguard the information and use it only for authorized purposes.

CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY
In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), SMART18 does not knowingly collect, use, or distribute personal information from children under the age of thirteen through its website.

SECURE TRANSACTIONS AND DATA SECURITY
SMART18 employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. Where online transactions are offered, secure technologies such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption are used to protect the transmission of information. Vendors may store your information to make future purchases easier, and they will have their own privacy policies that you can review.

VISITOR TRACKING
SMART18 may collect non-identifying information to monitor and analyze website usage and traffic patterns. This information may include browser type, internet service provider, referring website, pages visited, and the date and time of visits. This information is used in aggregate form to improve website functionality and our ability to provide services to our members and visitors.

USE OF COOKIES
Cookies are small files stored on a user’s device that help improve website functionality. SMART18 may use session or persistent cookies for analytics and site management purposes. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website features may not function properly. SMART 18 does not use cookies to track other online activity and it does not partner with or have special relationships with any ad server companies.

OFF-SITE LINKS
SMART 18’s web site contains links to other sites. SMART18 is not responsible for the privacy practices or contents of other web sites. Be aware when you leave our site and review privacy statements before divulging your personal information. This privacy policy only applies to SMART 18 and its website.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
SMART18 reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, including changing the information we collect and how we use it.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
SMART Local Union No. 18
2201 Springdale Road
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 798-1818