This Privacy Policy outlines the online data collection and usage practices of samamembers-portal.org, the member portal operated by the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA). This policy applies solely to information collected via this website and not to information collected in any other manner.

1. Collection of Information by samamembers-portal.org

By using samamembers-portal.org, we may collect personal information from you, such as your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, company affiliation, and related background details. We also collect non-personal information including, but not limited to:

- IP address

- Browser type

- Domain names

- Access times

- Referring website addresses

This information is used to support the functionality, security, and performance of our website and is not directly linked to your personally identifiable information.

2. Use of Your Information

SAMA uses the collected information to:

- Operate and improve samamembers-portal.org

- Enhance your user experience

- Deliver member services and communications

- Diagnose system issues and analyze trends

- Administer your account and provide relevant content or updates

We may contact you via email or other methods regarding membership updates, event announcements, and general SAMA news. Analytical tools, such as Google Analytics, may be used to understand usage patterns and improve our website functionality.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information to Others

SAMA does not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that perform essential business functions on our behalf, such as:

- Website hosting and maintenance

- Data analysis

- Member service and communications

These parties are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services for SAMA and may not share your data with other parties.

We may also disclose your information:

- To comply with legal requirements or government requests

- To enforce our terms of service

- To protect SAMA, our users, or the public from harm or fraud

4. Use of Cookies and Web Beacons

samamembers-portal.org uses cookies and web beacons to collect anonymous usage data. Cookies help us improve your experience by storing preferences and recognizing return visitors. Web beacons may be used to track page visits and compile aggregate statistics.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of the website.

5. Access, Opt-Out, and Modification of Your Information

As a registered user, you may have access to review or update your personal information within your member profile. To request a correction or deletion, please contact us at: optout@samamembers-portal.org.

To unsubscribe from marketing emails or newsletters, use the opt-out link provided in the message or email us directly.

To manage Google Analytics tracking preferences, you may visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Security of Personal Information

SAMA employs industry-standard administrative and technical measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Access to your information is restricted to authorized SAMA personnel and vendors under confidentiality agreements.

Please note that no data transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

samamembers-portal.org is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us to remove it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If material changes are made, we will notify users by posting a prominent notice on the site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Information

samamembers-portal.org is operated by:

San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA)

10401 IH-10 West, Suite 231

San Antonio, TX 78230

Phone: (210) 979-7530

Email: optout@samamembers-portal.org