Last updated: August 13, 2026
The Elongated Collectors (“TEC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through the TEC website, how we use that information, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you use our website, including when you:
- Contact TEC through our contact form
- Apply for or renew TEC membership
- Create or use an account on the TEC website
- Correspond with TEC by email
- Participate in TEC activities or services that require registration
Depending on the activity, information may include your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, and other information you choose to provide.
We may also collect certain technical information automatically when you visit the website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and information about how you interact with the website. WordPress and website services may use cookies or similar technologies for site functionality, security, and other purposes.
How We Use Your Information
TEC may use information you provide to:
- Respond to questions and requests
- Process and administer TEC memberships
- Provide access to members-only areas and services
- Communicate with members about TEC activities, membership, events, and other organization-related matters
- Maintain and improve the website
- Protect the website and its users from unauthorized activity
- Fulfill other purposes described at the time information is collected
TEC does not sell your personal information.
Contact Forms
When you submit information through a TEC contact form, the information you provide is used to respond to your inquiry.
Contact form submissions may be retained for administrative and customer-service purposes. We will not use information submitted through a contact form for unrelated marketing purposes without an appropriate basis for doing so.
The specific information collected and retention period may vary depending on the form and its purpose. WordPress specifically recommends documenting what a contact form captures and how long those submissions are retained.
Membership Information
TEC may collect and maintain information necessary to establish and administer membership.
This may include your name, contact information, membership type, membership dates, and payment-related information.
Additional details about membership information and member accounts will be added to this Privacy Policy when TEC’s new online membership system is finalized.
Payments
When online membership payments are introduced, payments will be processed through the payment service selected by TEC. Payment information may be handled directly by the applicable payment provider rather than stored on TEC’s website.
TEC will update this Privacy Policy to identify the payment provider and explain the information it collects and processes once the online membership system is finalized.
Cookies and Website Technologies
The TEC website may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, login sessions, and other features.
Some third-party services used by the website may also use cookies or similar technologies. The information collected by third-party services is governed by their respective privacy policies.
Third-Party Services
TEC may use third-party services to provide website functionality, process payments, communicate with members, host content, or provide other services.
When third-party services are added or changed, this Privacy Policy may be updated to identify those services and explain how they may process information.
Information Sharing
TEC does not sell or rent members’ or website visitors’ personal information.
We may share information with service providers when necessary to operate the website or provide services requested by you, such as website hosting, form processing, membership administration, or payment processing.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or property of TEC, its members, or others.
Data Security
TEC takes reasonable steps to protect information maintained through its website. However, no website or method of transmitting information over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Information
If you have questions about personal information that TEC maintains about you, or if you would like to request that your information be corrected or otherwise addressed, please contact TEC.
WordPress also provides tools that can assist site administrators with personal-data export and deletion requests
Children’s Privacy
The TEC website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.
If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to TEC through the website, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
TEC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the website, membership system, and services offered by TEC change.
When changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.
Contact TEC
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or TEC’s handling of personal information, please contact us through the Contact TEC page.