Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Water Storage Tanks, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you sign our petition to recognize corrugated bolted steel water storage tanks as equivalent to NFPA 22 standards (“the Petition”). By signing the Petition, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1.    Information We Collect

When you sign the Petition, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name: To identify you as a supporter of the Petition.
• Email Address: To keep you informed about the Petition and related updates.
• Phone Number: To contact you for additional support, updates, or verification related to the Petition.
• Address: To demonstrate the geographic diversity of support.
• Occupation and/or Organization Membership: To better understand the professional and organizational background of supporters, which may be relevant to the Petition’s impact and credibility.
• Comments: Any comments or reasons for supporting the Petition that you voluntarily provide.
• Optional Information: Any additional information you voluntarily provide, such as comments or reasons for supporting the Petition.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected from you for the following purposes:

• Petition Submission: To compile and submit the Petition, including your name and location, to relevant authorities, organizations, and decision-makers.
• Communication: To send you updates on the progress of the Petition, related advocacy efforts, and other campaigns that may interest you.
• Support Verification: To demonstrate the level of support for the Petition to stakeholders, including through public reporting or during formal submissions.

3. Information Sharing

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following contexts:

• Authorities and Decision-Makers: Your name, location, and comments may be shared with government or organization agencies, regulatory bodies, or other relevant decision-makers as part of the Petition submission.
• Public Reporting: Aggregate data, such as the number of signatures and general demographics, may be shared publicly to highlight support for the Petition. However, this data will not include personally identifiable information unless you have provided explicit consent.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist in managing the Petition, such as petition platforms or email communication services, under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite our efforts, no security measures are completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once the Petition is closed and any necessary actions have been completed, we will either delete or anonymize your data.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to request correction of any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: The right to opt out of receiving communications from us by managing your email preferences in the footer of emails associated with this petition.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on our website, and your continued use of our services after such changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

8. Contact Us

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

Water Storage Tanks, Inc.
info@waterstoragetanksinc.com
+1 (512) 301-1817
P.O. Box 942 Dripping Springs, TX 78620, United States