The information provided on this website and in this Privacy Policy is intended for general informational purposes and should not be considered legal advice.

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Privacy, data protection, and website requirements may vary depending on applicable laws, technology, and the specific information being collected. MWPA may consult qualified legal or privacy professionals regarding its obligations as appropriate.

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Effective Date: August 2026

The Montana Wood Products Association (MWPA) values the privacy and trust of our members, partners, website visitors, and the public. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit our website, become a member, submit a form, register for an event, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with MWPA online.

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By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

MWPA may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Business or organization name

• Mailing address

• Membership information

• Event registration information

• Student or scholarship application information

• Inquiry details or message content

• Communication preferences

• Other information you choose to provide through a website form

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We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit the website, such as browser or device type, IP address, pages visited, referral sources, and general website engagement information.

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This information may be used to understand how visitors use our website and to improve its performance, security, content, and usability.

Information collected through the MWPA website may be used to:

• Respond to questions and requests

• Process membership inquiries and applications

• Maintain and administer membership information

• Provide legislative, industry, educational, and Association updates

• Communicate about meetings, events, programs, and opportunities

• Process registrations, applications, or other requested services

• Improve website content, functionality, and visitor experience

• Understand website traffic and engagement

• Maintain website security and operational integrity

• Meet applicable legal or regulatory obligations

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MWPA does not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

As a membership organization, MWPA may publish or share certain business and professional information provided by members as part of its member directory, annual directory, event materials, or other Association communications.

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This may include information such as a member's name, company or organization, business contact information, website, membership category, or other professional information intended for Association use.

Sensitive or personal information that is not intended for publication will not knowingly be included in public member directories.

The MWPA website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand website traffic and visitor interaction.

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These technologies may help us improve website usability, content relevance, performance, and security.

Visitors may adjust or disable cookies through their browser settings. Some website features may not function as intended when certain cookies are disabled.

Certain areas of the MWPA website may allow visitors to submit applications, registrations, documents, or other information.

Information submitted through these forms will be used for the purpose for which it was provided and for reasonable administrative activities related to MWPA programs and operations.

When forms request documents or additional information, MWPA will make reasonable efforts to limit access to individuals or service providers who need that information for legitimate Association purposes.

The MWPA website may contain links to government agencies, member organizations, industry partners, research materials, publications, videos, social media platforms, and other third-party resources.

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MWPA may also use third-party service providers to support website hosting, analytics, email communications, event registration, forms, security, or other website functions.

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These third parties maintain their own privacy practices and policies. MWPA is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, availability, or content of websites and services that it does not control.

Visitors who follow external links are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites.

MWPA takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

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Information may be accessible to trusted employees, contractors, or third-party service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website or administer Association activities.

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While MWPA takes reasonable precautions to safeguard information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Visitors and members who provide an email address may receive communications related to MWPA membership, legislative activities, industry news, events, educational opportunities, Association programs, or other relevant information.

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Recipients may request to discontinue optional communications by using an available unsubscribe option or by contacting MWPA.

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Certain administrative communications related to active membership, registrations, applications, or other requested services may still be necessary.

The MWPA website is not primarily directed toward children under the age of 13, and MWPA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.

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If MWPA becomes aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected unintentionally, reasonable steps will be taken to remove it.

MWPA may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to the website, Association operations, technology, or applicable requirements.

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Updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date may be revised accordingly.

This Privacy Policy and use of the MWPA website are governed by the laws of the State of Montana, to the extent applicable.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, information you have submitted through the website, or MWPA's privacy practices, please contact:

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Montana Wood Products Association
3700 South Russell Street, Suite 102
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-241-7047
Email: julia@montanaforests.com