Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2, 2023

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the Tennessee Association of Accredited Repossessors (TAAR), referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our,” collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users, referred to as “users” or “you,” of the website www.tnaar.org (the “Site”). This policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by TAAR.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal identification information from users in various ways when they visit our Site, fill out a form, register for an event, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage in other activities, services, features, or resources provided on our Site. Users may be asked to provide their name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other relevant information. We collect personal identification information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can choose not to provide personal identification information, but it may prevent them from accessing certain Site-related activities.

Non-personal Identification Information

We may collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with our Site. This information may include the browser name, type of computer or device used, operating system, internet service provider, and other technical information about users’ means of connection to our Site.

Web Browser Cookies

Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance the user experience. Users’ web browsers place cookies on their hard drives for record-keeping purposes and to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browsers to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. However, by doing so, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How We Use Collected Information

TAAR may collect and use users’ personal information for the following purposes:

  • To improve customer service: Information provided by users helps us respond to customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
  • To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
  • To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send users information and updates pertaining to their membership, newsletters, industry news, events, and other related information. Users can unsubscribe from receiving future emails by following the instructions provided at the bottom of each email or by contacting us via our Site.

How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices, as well as security measures, to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information that is not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Third-Party Websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to our Site, are subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

TAAR has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. We encourage users to check this page frequently for any changes. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices of this Site, you can contact us at members@tnaar.org.

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes.