This Privacy Policy explains the types of information the Plastics Industry Association (“PLASTICS”) collects from and about you when you use, the websites, microsites, mobile applications, PLASTICS profiles on PLASTICS social media sites and any other digital services and platforms officially operated or used by PLASTICS from time to time where this Privacy Policy is posted (the “Services”), how we use, share, and safeguard your information, and what choices you have.
As PLASTICS, its membership, and services change from time to time, this Privacy Policy is expected to change as well. We reserve the right to amend the Privacy Policy at any time, for any reason. The date of the last revision to the Privacy Policy will be indicated by the “Last updated” date at the bottom of this page.
When you use the Services, PLASTICS collects information that identifies you, directly or indirectly (“Personal Information”), and other information. The information collected depends on the services involved, and includes information voluntarily provided by you and information collected automatically.
If you choose to opt in to receive SMS communications from PLASTICS, we may collect your mobile phone number to send you updates, reminders, and other relevant information. Standard messaging rates may apply. You may opt-out at any time by following the instructions provided in the message.
We collect information voluntarily provided by you when you:
The types of information collected may include:
We and our third-party advertising partners may use technology like cookies, tags and web beacons, to collect data about your use of the Services and others to provide you with more relevant advertising here and elsewhere on the Internet. We or other third-party companies may then use the data to provide targeted advertisements to you. Please note that you may be subject to the privacy policies of other unaffiliated companies when you select an advertising link or other link that takes you to sites not operated by PLASTICS.
To learn more about interest-based advertising and how you can opt-out of having your web browsing information used for interest-based advertising by companies that participate in the Network Advertising (“NAI”) or Digital Advertising Alliance (“DAA”), visit the NAI website (US) the NAI and the DAA Ad Choices websites (US, EU, Canada, and AU/NZ). Note, however, that not all service providers participate in the NAI and DAA. In addition, if you opt-out, you may still see online advertising from PLASTICS and third parties, but the ads may be less relevant to you.
We may use your information in a variety of ways, including to:
If you have created an account through the Services, you can access, update/correct, and delete information contained in your profile using your login information. Subject to applicable laws, you may also have the right to access the personal information we collect and request deletion of your personal information or object to our processing of such information. To exercise such rights, you may e-mail us at the address in the How to Contact Us section below. To protect your privacy and the security of your personal information, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access. If you are a citizen of an EEA member state, you have the right to contact supervisory authorities within the EEA about any concerns you have related to our privacy practices.
You can manage your e-mail preferences, including opting out of marketing e-mail messages, through your online profile or by contacting us. You can also unsubscribe from marketing e-mail messages using the unsubscribe link provided in our marketing communications. SMS Text messages can be opt-ed out at anytime by contacting us or using the opt-out link in the message. We will continue to send certain non-marketing e-mail messages from time to time, however.
In addition to the rights as explained in this Privacy Policy, under California’s “Shine the Light” law, California residents who provide personal information (as defined in the statute) in obtaining products or services for personal, family, or household use are entitled to request and obtain from us, once a calendar year, information about the personal information we shared, if any, with other businesses for marketing uses. If applicable, this information would include the categories of personal information and the names and addresses of those businesses with which we shared such personal information for the immediately prior calendar year. To obtain this information please write to us at: Plastics Industry Association, 1425 K Street, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005. Attn: California Privacy Law. Please include your full name and address and PLASTICS Member Record Number, if applicable.
Our servers are located in the United States. The data protection laws of some countries, such as the United States, may not offer a level of privacy protection equivalent to that within the European Economic Area or your home country. By using the Services, you consent to such the transfer of your personal information to the United States.
PLASTICS strives to implement commercially reasonable security measures to help protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data. Nevertheless, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Accordingly, PLASTICS cannot guarantee the security of your information
You should be aware that other Internet sites that are linked from the Services or from a PLASTICS email message may contain privacy provisions that differ from the provisions of this Privacy Policy. To ensure your privacy is protected, we recommend that you review the privacy statements of these other linked sites, applications, or other digital platforms. Links to websites other than those owned by PLASTICS are offered as a service to our users, and PLASTICS is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Plastics Industry Association
1425 K Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 974-5200
Email: [email protected]
Updated: October 1, 2024