Last Updated: November 3, 2026

Timber Professionals Cooperative Enterprises (TPC Enterprises) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, https://tpcenterprises.com/.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how it is protected, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, submit an inquiry, or apply for membership in Timber Professionals Cooperative Enterprises.

The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and other contact information.
• Membership Information: Business name, Employer Identification Number (EIN), business information, membership qualifications, and information submitted as part of a membership application.
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us by email, telephone, or through website forms.
• Website Usage Information: Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage data, where collected through website technologies or analytics tools.

You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse our website. However, certain information may be necessary to respond to inquiries or process membership applications.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

• Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries.
• Process and evaluate cooperative membership applications.
• Communicate with current and prospective members.
• Provide information about cooperative activities, projects, events, and announcements.
• Maintain and improve our website.
• Protect the security and functionality of our website.
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

3. Membership Information

Individuals and businesses interested in becoming members of Timber Professionals Cooperative Enterprises may be asked to provide additional information as part of the membership application and approval process.

Membership information may be used to verify eligibility, administer cooperative membership, maintain membership records, and communicate with members.

Membership information may also be maintained separately from information collected through general website browsing.

Membership rights and obligations are governed by the cooperative's applicable Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, membership agreements, and policies.

4. Cookies, Google Analytics, and Website Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve user experience, and understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to help us understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on our website.

• The website or source that referred visitors to our website.

• General geographic location information.

• Browser type, device information, and operating system.

• IP address and other technical usage information, subject to Google's data processing and privacy settings.

This information helps us evaluate website traffic, understand visitor behavior, and improve our website and online services.

Google may process this information in accordance with its own privacy policies and terms of service.

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing Google's browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Our website and Google Analytics may use cookies to collect information about website usage and visitor activity.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features or functionality.

5. Third-Party Services and External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources.

These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies and practices. Timber Professionals Cooperative Enterprises is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

If you follow an external link, we encourage you to review the privacy policy of that website.

Information submitted through third-party services may also be subject to those providers' privacy policies.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to help protect personal information submitted through our website against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

• With authorized individuals involved in administering cooperative membership or responding to inquiries.
• With website hosting providers, technical service providers, and other service providers when necessary to operate and maintain our website.
• When required by law, regulation, court order, or other legal process.
• When necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or operations of Timber Professionals Cooperative Enterprises.

Any sharing of information will be limited to what is reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain appropriate business and membership records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Membership records may be retained for the duration of membership and as otherwise required for cooperative administration and recordkeeping.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request information about personal data we maintain about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.
• Ask questions about how your information is collected and used.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for individuals and businesses interested in the forest products industry and cooperative activities.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through our website. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to address the matter.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Timber Professionals Cooperative Enterprises reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:

Email: tpcenterprises1@gmail.com