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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: July 15, 2026

United C-Stores ("UCS," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of visitors to our website and members of our association (collectively, "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us as a member, vendor, or affiliate.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information you provide directly, such as your name, company name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and membership or billing information when you register as a member, submit our online contact form (name, email, and message), subscribe to a newsletter, or attend an event.

  • Automatically collected information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our website, typically gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

  • Information from third parties, such as trade associations, vendors, or partner organizations we work with in connection with advocacy and industry programs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our website and membership services;

  • Process membership applications, dues, and renewals;

  • Communicate with you about advocacy efforts, legislation, training programs, and industry events;

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support;

  • Send newsletters or updates, where you have opted in or as otherwise permitted by law;

  • Analyze website usage to improve user experience;

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of UCS, our members, and others.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of our website may not function properly without them.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email delivery, payment processing);

  • Affiliated trade associations and partner organizations in connection with joint advocacy efforts, where appropriate;

  • Legal professionals and industry partners in our referral network, only when you request a legal or professional referral through our membership services;

  • Government or regulatory agencies, where required by law or in connection with legal proceedings;

  • Successors, in the event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of UCS's assets.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information;

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly;

  • Request information about how your data is used and shared.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9 below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business professionals and are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

United C-Stores (UCS) 3538 Habersham at Northlake Rd Building D, Tucker, GA 30084 Phone: (770) 939-8720

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