Privacy Policy

United States Trash Bin Cleaners Alliance trash can

Last Updated: [April 2, 2026]

United States Trash Bin Cleaners Alliance LLC (“USTBCA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ustbca.com (the “Website”), create an account, join as a member, register for events, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with our Services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Website or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Services.

This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and should be read together with our Terms of Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked with you (“Personal Information”). The categories and examples include:

Information You Provide Directly

Account and Membership Information: When you register for an account or apply for membership, we collect your name, business name, email address, phone number, mailing address, job title, and any other details you submit on membership forms.
Payment Information: Billing address, payment card details, or other payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors).
Communications and Support: Information you provide when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters, participating in forums, surveys, contests, or events.
User Content: Posts, comments, or materials you upload to member forums, directories, or other interactive features.

Information Collected Automatically

Usage and Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and clickstream data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content or advertising. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings (note that disabling certain cookies may limit functionality).

Information from Third Parties We may receive information from business partners, event co-sponsors, payment processors, analytics providers, or public sources, such as updated contact details or demographic insights relevant to the trash bin cleaning industry.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve the Services, including processing membership applications and renewals.
To manage your account, process payments, and deliver membership benefits (e.g., access to resources, directories, forums, webinars, or events).
To communicate with you, including sending administrative notices, membership updates, newsletters, promotional materials, or responses to inquiries (you may opt out of marketing communications at any time).
To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content or recommendations.
To analyze usage trends, monitor and improve website performance and security.
To conduct research, surveys, or industry reports (with aggregated or de-identified data where possible).
To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, prevent fraud, or protect the rights, property, or safety of USTBCA, our members, or others.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your Personal Information in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, event management, or customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Within the Association: With USTBCA staff, volunteers, or contractors who need access to provide services or support.
Member Directory and Networking Features: If you participate in member directories, forums, or events, certain information (e.g., name, business name, contact details you choose to share) may be visible to other members.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Legal Compliance and Protection: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request; or to enforce our rights, investigate fraud, or protect against harm.
With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent.

We do not sell your Personal Information for monetary consideration. We also do not share it with unaffiliated third parties for their own direct marketing purposes without your consent.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your Personal Information, including:

Accessing, correcting, or updating your information.
Requesting deletion of your information (subject to legal or legitimate business needs).
Opting out of marketing communications (via the “unsubscribe” link in emails or by contacting us).
Managing cookie preferences.
Objecting to or restricting certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by law. Note that certain requests may be subject to verification and exceptions (e.g., we may need to retain information for legal compliance or ongoing membership services).

California residents or residents of other states with applicable privacy laws may have additional rights (e.g., to know what categories of data we collected and shared in the prior 12 months). Contact us for more information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. International Transfers

Our operations are based in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the revised version on the Website with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be notified through prominent notice on the Website or via email where appropriate. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@ustbca.com

Mail: United States Trash Bin Cleaners Alliance LLC 8051 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite E6, Sarasota, FL 34243

1-844-BIN-WASH