Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

Welcome to COMP-MAT.org (“COMP-MAT,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us through our website.

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

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may provide personal information when you:

• Fill out contact forms
• Register for events or newsletters
• Apply for membership or services
• Send emails or inquiries
• Submit forms through the website

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization name
• Mailing address
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Referring website addresses
• Usage and interaction data

This information helps us improve the performance, security, and usability of the website.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic and usage
• Enhance security
• Support embedded third-party services

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to help operate the website and improve user experience. These services may include:

• Website analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
• Spam prevention and security tools
• Website hosting providers
• Email communication platforms
• Embedded content providers (such as YouTube or Vimeo)

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Provide organizational updates or communications
• Improve website performance and content
• Maintain website security
• Monitor and analyze usage trends
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information submitted through the website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Healthcare and Sensitive Information

Please do not submit confidential medical or protected health information (“PHI”) through general website contact forms unless specifically instructed to do so through a secure process.

Submitting information through this website does not establish a provider-patient relationship.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by COMP-MAT. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Requesting access to personal information
• Requesting corrections or deletion
• Opting out of certain communications

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the contact information provided on COMP-MAT.org