Effective Date: July 7, 2025

Utah Outfitters and Guides Association ("U.O.G.A.," "we," "our," or "us") is a professional trade association dedicated to representing and supporting outfitters, guides, and related professionals in the state of Utah. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us, whether through our website, membership services, events, or other activities.

We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of the personal information we collect and comply with applicable privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes but is not limited to your name, email address, phone number, physical address, and other contact details that you voluntarily provide when you become a member, register for an event, or communicate with us.

• Payment Information: When you pay for membership dues, event fees, or other services, we may collect payment information such as credit card details, though we use third-party payment processors to securely handle this data.

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you access and interact with our website or online services, such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, and usage statistics. This information helps us improve our services and user experience.

• Member and Event Participation Data: We may collect data regarding your participation in U.O.G.A. events, programs, and membership activities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Membership Administration: To process membership applications, renewals, and dues; to communicate with you about your membership status and benefits; and to send you important membership updates.

• Event Management: To process registrations for U.O.G.A. events, conferences, and other programs; to communicate event details, changes, or cancellations.

• Communication: To send you newsletters, event invitations, and other communications about U.O.G.A. activities, programs, and services that may be of interest to you.

• Advocacy and Representation: To advocate for and represent the interests of U.O.G.A. members at the local, state, and federal levels, including providing you with updates on policy changes or opportunities.

• Website and Service Improvement: To improve the functionality, security, and performance of our website and services.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in processing payments, managing events, or improving our website and services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes for which it was shared.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process (such as a subpoena, court order, or government request).

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new organization or entity.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect the security of your personal information. This includes using secure servers, encryption, and other industry-standard measures to safeguard your data. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights and Choices

As a member or user of our services, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: If you believe the personal information we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may request that we update or correct it.

• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations or legitimate business purposes that may require us to retain your data.

• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails or other communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us directly at tyler@uoga.org.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to improve the user experience, analyze trends, and gather demographic information. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.

9. Contact Us

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

Utah Outfitters and Guides Association (U.O.G.A.)
Manti, UT 84642
Phone: +1(435)851-6480
Email: tyler@uoga.org