Privacy Policy summary

The CPPA is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information it collects, holds and administers. It will collect only information it needs for its primary function; make sure people know why we’re collecting the information, securely store it, and keep it up to date

The reasons for collecting personal information could include

• Sending reminders about up and coming Progress events which may occur before the next Chronicle comes out
• Sending membership renewals
• To opt to join discussion groups that discuss Progress activities or ideas
• To opt to receive an electronic copy of the Chronicle as well as the hardcopy that will continue to be delivered. The Chronicle is increasingly using web references and providing email contacts.
• To opt in to online social networks that the Progress Association is establishing to connect members of the community to each other and facilitate interaction.

The Privacy Policy also states that

• Bulk mailouts will be blind copied and our e-lists are not available for promoting activities of third parties.
• The Treasurer (or delegate) will maintain the accuracy of the email lists, 
• a delegated Committee member with communication dissemination tasks will have access to the email list for the purposes outlined within the policy 
• Social networking/websites are moderated. 
• Distribution lists include The Committee & meeting contributors (members), financial members, interested non-member supporters.