Effective Date: March 3, 2026

The Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Collaborative (“EMAC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information. This website is supported in whole or in part by funding from the United States Government and complies with applicable federal privacy and information security requirements.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name, organization, job title
  • Email address and contact information
  • Registration information for events or programs
  • Survey responses or feedback
  • Any information submitted through forms or email correspondence

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited and referring URLs
  • Usage data collected through analytics tools

This information is used for website performance monitoring, security, and improving user experience.

 

2. Legal Authority and Government Requirements

As a website funded under a U.S. Government contract:

  • Information collection may be subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 where applicable.
  • Certain records may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
  • Records may be retained in accordance with federal records retention requirements.
  • Information systems comply with applicable federal cybersecurity standards, including Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) requirements where applicable.

 

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide access to programs, events, and resources
  • Communicate updates and program information
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve website functionality
  • Meet contractual reporting requirements to the funding agency
  • Ensure security and prevent misuse

We do not sell personal information.

 

4. Information Sharing

We may share information:

  • With government agencies as required under the funding agreement
  • With contracted service providers who support website hosting, analytics, or communications (subject to confidentiality obligations)
  • When required by law, regulation, or court order
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of EMAC, users, or the public

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Enable site functionality
  • Analyze traffic patterns
  • Improve user experience

Users may control cookies through their browser settings.

 

6. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with federal cybersecurity standards to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

 

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. EMAC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

 

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion where permissible

Requests may be submitted to: info@electronicsworkforce.com
 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date.