Question 1

How is member information handled?

Accepted Answer

ATLAS may collect and use member information to process applications, manage membership, facilitate networking, track participation, support rebate eligibility, communicate with members, and improve the website and member experience.

Question 2

Does ATLAS use third-party service providers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ATLAS may use third-party providers for payment processing, website hosting, email systems, analytics, security, forms, or other operational purposes. These providers may process information as needed to support ATLAS operations.

Question 3

Are website uploads private?

Accepted Answer

Members should be careful when uploading images or media because certain files may contain embedded data such as location information. ATLAS encourages users to avoid uploading images with embedded GPS or sensitive metadata.

Question 4

Can members request deletion of information?

Accepted Answer

Members may have rights to request access, correction, or deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal, administrative, contractual, security, or record-keeping obligations. Requests should be directed to ATLAS using the contact information provided in the Privacy Policy.

Question 5

Can members update their personal information?

Accepted Answer

Members may generally be able to update personal and profile information through their website account or by contacting ATLAS. Members are encouraged to keep their information accurate and current.

Question 6

How is attendance and participation data used?

Accepted Answer

Attendance and participation data may be used to track member engagement, evaluate rebate eligibility, support team accountability, and manage membership obligations. This is especially important for refundable deposit members whose rebates depend on participation standards.

Question 7

What information may ATLAS collect?

Accepted Answer

ATLAS may collect contact information, business information, financial transaction information processed through third-party providers, attendance and participation data, website usage data, and other information needed to operate the organization.

Question 8

Does ATLAS sell member information?

Accepted Answer

ATLAS does not sell personal information and we reinforce that statement in our privacy policy. Business and contact information may be shared within the organization or with service providers when needed for networking, administration, payment processing, communication, or operational purposes.

Question 9

Are one-to-one discussions considered confidential?

Accepted Answer

Members are expected to use professional judgment and respect the privacy of information shared in one-to-one discussions. Sensitive business details should not be shared outside the conversation without permission.

Question 10

Does ATLAS value confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ATLAS encourages members to respect confidential business discussions, private conversations, one-to-one meeting details, member information, and sensitive professional matters whenever appropriate.

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