Colorado Self Storage Association Privacy Policy

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY. BY USING OUR WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.

This Privacy Policy applies to the website you are visiting—Colorado Self Storage Association (referred to hereafter as “COSSA”, “we,” “us,” or “our”)—which owns and operates the following site:

COSSA respects your privacy and recognizes the importance of protecting any personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you submit through our Website. Please note that this policy applies only to websites maintained by COSSA and not to third-party sites we may link to.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us using the email or mailing address provided on our Website.

INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE

Our primary goal in collecting personal information is to deliver our services, communicate with you, and manage your user account if you register.

Registration Information:
To access certain restricted sections of the Website, you may be asked to register and provide personally identifiable information. This may occur when signing up for services, requesting materials, or subscribing to communications. Information collected may include your name, email, phone number, mailing address, time zone, credit card information, and other details you voluntarily share.

Use of Contact Information:
We may use your contact details to send you updates about COSSA services, events, or marketing materials. You can opt out of receiving these communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the emails.

Log Data:
When you visit our Website, our servers automatically log information provided by your browser (such as IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, search terms, and interactions with advertisements). This data helps us monitor site performance and administer services. We do not link your IP address to personal information unless we suspect a violation of our Terms of Service.

Your Account:
You are responsible for safeguarding your COSSA account and password. You agree to accept responsibility for any activity under your account. COSSA reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or cancel transactions at its sole discretion.

COOKIES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experience, monitor activity, and improve the Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that track behavior such as visited pages, items selected, and preferences. They help us provide a tailored browsing experience and may also link to personal data for internal use.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Website may not function correctly if you do. This policy covers the use of cookies by COSSA only and not by any third-party advertisers.

Other Tracking Technologies:
We may use tools like clear GIFs (also known as web beacons or tracking pixels) to gather anonymous data about how visitors interact with our Website. These tools are not used to collect personally identifiable information but may help personalize user experiences and perform statistical analysis.

DISCLOSURE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

We may disclose your information when we believe it’s legally required or necessary to:

• Comply with legal processes (e.g., subpoenas or court orders)

• Protect COSSA’s rights or property

• Safeguard the public or individuals

• Investigate or prevent illegal or unethical behavior

BUSINESS TRANSFERS

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, COSSA may transfer or assign any information collected, including personal data. If such a transfer materially changes how your data is handled, you will have the opportunity to opt out.