Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

The Household & Commercial Products Association (“HCPA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through www.thehcpa.org (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information, and outlines your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate our Site and provide services.

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name, company name, job title

• Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)

• Login credentials for member portals

• Event registration and inquiry details

b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address

• Browser type, device type, operating system

• Website usage data (pages visited, time on site)

This data is generally aggregated and not used to directly identify individuals.

2. How We Use Information (Legal Basis – GDPR)

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity: to provide membership services, event access, and requested resources

• Legitimate interests: to maintain, secure, and improve our website and services

• Consent: where you voluntarily provide information (e.g., forms, inquiries)

• Legal obligations: where required by applicable law

We use information solely to:

• Provide member services and resources

• Respond to inquiries

• Manage events and registrations

• Maintain site functionality and security

We do not sell, rent, or use personal data for third-party marketing or advertising purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use limited cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure website functionality

• Analyze general traffic patterns

• Improve user experience

We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising or cross-site tracking.

Users may control cookies through browser settings.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose information only:

• To service providers (e.g., website hosting, IT support, payment processors) under contractual confidentiality obligations

• To comply with legal requirements or protect rights and safety

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. While no system is completely secure, we actively work to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.

7. Your Privacy Rights

a. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose

• Access your personal information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Limit use of sensitive personal information (note: we do not collect sensitive personal information for profiling)

• Opt-out of sale or sharing of personal data (note: HCPA does not sell or share personal data)

• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@thehcpa.org

b. European Economic Area / UK Residents (GDPR Rights)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct or update inaccurate data

• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

8. International Data Transfers

If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information