MCA-Maryland Privacy Policy

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Maryland (MCA-Maryland) respects the privacy of its members and other visitors to our website.  We do not sell, rent or freely distribute personal information collected during your visits.

The Information We Collect

MCA-Maryland does not collect any personal information from users browsing our website.  It is our general policy to collect and store only personal information that our members knowingly provide.  In no instance will we share this information with anyone outside of MCA-Maryland.  The only exception is when information is required to complete a transaction on our website, such as authorizing us to charge your credit card to make an online purchase   When members and customers choose to make credit card purchases, you are giving MCA-Maryland permission to collect personal information and submit it to a third-party to complete the transaction.  This information will not be shared with other entities.

In addition, MCA-Maryland may gather general statistical information when you browse our website.  We use this data in the aggregate to determine how people use the site to help improve member services and meet the needs of visitors to our website.  Use of this website implies permission to use your personal data for this purpose.

How We Use Information We Collect

We use your information to improve our education and outreach efforts, to statistically analyze site usage, to improve our content and to customize the website and services.

We may use your information to deliver communications targeted to your interests, such as email alerts and news updates.  We use your email address, mailing address, phone and fax numbers to contact you regarding administrative notices or matters relevant to your use of the site.  You can opt out of the MCA-Maryland email distribution list by contacting the site administrator.

Security

We employ reasonable and current security methods to prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and ensure correct use of information.

No data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed 100 percent secure.  Therefore, although we try to protect your personal information, we cannot ensure or guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us – and you do so at your own risk.

Cookies

The MCA-Maryland website sometimes uses ‘cookies’ to enhance navigation and provide conveniences to you.  The advantage to using cookies is that they eliminate the need to fill out repetitive online forms or provide a password each time you log into an area.

If you are concerned about the use of cookies and would rather not save them on your hard drive, you may turn them off in the configuration page of your web browser.  If you do so, please be advised that you may either be prompted for a password each time you access a private area or unable to access all of the features on our website.

Indemnity

By using this site, you agree to hold MCA-Maryland and its officers, directors, employees and agents harmless from any claim or demand, including attorney’s fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of this site or the information and literature on it.

Termination

MCA-Maryland reserves the right to restrict access to this site to any user, and may at any time in its sole discretion with or without notice and without cause immediately deny access to this site by any person, including persons who previously had access.

Changes to Our Policy

Any changes to our Privacy Policy will be communicated through our website.  We may make changes from time to time as our services change and the Internet evolves.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of this information in the manner described.