Effective Date: 06/01/2025

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Introduction

Welcome to TCTELA ("we," "our," "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, retain, and protect your information when you visit tctela.org and interact with our services.

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Information We Collect

We use Configio to collect and manage user data, including but not limited to:

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• Personal identifiers (name, email, phone number, etc.)

• Payment and billing details (for purchases or event registrations)

• Website usage and interaction data​                                                                                             

 

How We Use Your Data

Your information helps us:

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• Provide and improve our services

• Manage event registrations and memberships

• Process payments securely

• Communicate important updates​

 

Data Retention & Security

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, in compliance with applicable laws. Configio ensures data security with encrypted storage and access controls.

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Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

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• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data

• Opt out of promotional communications

• Restrict certain processing activities​

 

For any inquiries regarding your data, please contact our TCTELA Data Officer at info@tctela.org.

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Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share it with trusted third parties for essential services, such as payment processing or event management, all under strict confidentiality agreements.

 

​Children’s Privacy

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Effective Date: 06/01/2025

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TCTELA values the privacy and safety of minors. Our website, tctela.org, is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old without verifiable parental consent.

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For users between the ages of 13 and 17, we encourage parents or guardians to oversee their engagement with our website and services. If you are under 18, please review this policy with a parent or guardian.

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Information We May Collect from Minors

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If a minor (ages 13-17) registers for events, newsletters, or other services via Configio, we may collect limited personal data, such as:

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• Name and contact details

• Educational or membership-related information

• Parent or guardian contact (is required)

 

Parental Consent & Data Protection

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• If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information without parental consent, we will promptly delete such data.

• Parents or legal guardians may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child’s data by contacting our TCTELA Data Officer at info@tctela.org.

• We do not sell, share, or publicly display any children’s data.

 

Safety Measures & Third-Party Services

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• Our use of Configio includes security protocols to protect children’s information.

• We do not permit third-party advertising targeted at minors.

• If a child interacts with embedded social media or external links, we recommend parental supervision.

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Updates to This Policy

We may modify this policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.