Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions

Last updated February 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy is here to explain how UFCW Local 152 may use the information contained and collected on our website, which includes using our mobile texts function and third-party sites or platforms such as social networking sites, and to explain how we use information that you may provide while visiting our website.

Privacy Policy

This privacy notice describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share your information when you use our services such as (but not limited to) visiting this website, ufcwlocal152.org. By using this site, you agree to our terms.

TEXT MESSAGES AND EMAILS

Information We Collect

When you opt-in to receive text messages or emails from UFCW Local 152 (either through your membership application, in a survey, or verbally), we may collect:

• your cell phone number and/or email
• any additional information you voluntarily provide

As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider. Message frequency can vary.

How We Use Your Information

We use your cell phone number and/or email to send important updates and communication related to UFCW Local 152 activity. This can include contract negotiations, events, important alerts, and more.

We share cell phone numbers and/or emails with entities affiliated with UFCW Local 152, including, but not limited to FORZA Insurance Group, which offers our members supplemental insurance, and the UFCW Local 152 Health and Welfare Fund. This is so these entities may directly contact our members about their services. You can opt out of this correspondence directly.

We never sell mobile numbers or emails we collect.

Opting Out of SMS Messages

You may cancel the texting service at any time. Simply reply “STOP” to the phone number from which you received a text message. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. You can also alert a union representative that you no longer wish to receive texts, or call our office at 888-564-6152 and request to stop receiving text messages.

If you want to join again, simply reply “START” to the phone number you received messages from and we will start sending SMS messages to you again. You can also alert a union representative that you want to receive messages or call the union office at 888-564-6152 and the service will be reinstated.

Opting Out of Emails

You can cancel the email service at any time. Simply scroll to the bottom of any email, click the “UNSUBSCRIBE” button, and follow any prompts.

WEBSITE USAGE

Information We Collect

When you visit UFCW Local 152’s website, we automatically obtain information about your usage including, for example:

• the name of your Internet service provider
• the browser and type of computer that you are using
• the website that referred you to us
• the pages you view and the date and time of those page views

We use this information on an aggregate basis to gather data about activity on our website, which we use to improve the website’s usefulness. We do not use this information on an individual basis. We do not collect or store personally identifiable information, such as your name, mailing address, e-mail address, or phone number, unless you provide that information. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13.

We use both your personally identifying information and certain non-personally identifying information (such as anonymous usage data, IP addresses, browser type, etc.) to improve the quality of your user experience and the design of the website and to create new features, functionality, and services by storing, tracking and analyzing user behavior, preferences, trends, and actions.

Cookies and Tracking

Terms and Conditions of Use

The following Terms and Conditions of Use apply to the entire group of websites created and provided by UFCW Local 152 available for general viewing and use. These Terms and Conditions of Use are inclusive of, but not limited to, all written and graphic or design materials, underlying HTML or other source files, discussion groups, and e-mail features offered as part of any UFCW Local 152 website, all of which (with the exception noted above) are defined collectively as “Site”.

OWNERSHIP, LICENSE & RESTRICTIONS ON USE

1.1 This Site contains proprietary material of UFCW Local 152 which is protected by copyright and other laws respecting proprietary rights. The Site is also protected by copyright as a collective work and/or compilation, pursuant to U.S. copyright laws, international conventions, and other copyright laws. UFCW Local 152 retains all rights in this Site and the materials herein, including (without limitation) all copyright and other proprietary rights worldwide in all media. You may not use this Site or any materials herein except as expressly permitted under these Terms and Conditions of Use.

1.2 UFCW Local 152 may change, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Site at any time, including the availability of any feature, database, or content. UFCW Local 152 may also impose limits on certain features and services or restrict access to parts or all of the Site without notice or liability.

1.3 You may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, reproduce, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display, or in any way exploit, any of the content, software, materials, or Site in whole or in part. In no event shall materials from this Site be stored in any information storage and retrieval system without prior written permission from UFCW Local 152.

1.4 This Site and these Terms and Conditions of Use may be changed by UFCW Local 152 with or without notice. Please review this link on a regular basis for changes. Continued use of this Site following any change constitutes your acceptance of the change.

LINKING

You may provide hot links to this Site and/or publicly available portions of the Site, not protected by password or other control measures, provided (a) you notify UFCW Local 152 of such a link by sending an e-mail to communications@ufcwlocal152.org , (b) you do not remove or obscure, by framing or otherwise, advertisements, copyright notices, or other notices on this Site, and (c) you discontinue providing hot links to this Site if notified by UFCW Local 152.

DISCLAIMERS

3.1 While UFCW Local 152 attempts to include accurate information on the Site, occasional errors or omissions in content may occur. UFCW Local 152 will make reasonable efforts to correct these errors or omissions, but can make no representation regarding the accuracy of the information provided. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED ABOVE, THE SITE IS PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER “AS IS.” UFCW LOCAL 152 MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. UFCW LOCAL 152 DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, PERFORMANCE, CURRENCY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE SITE OR THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS. UFCW LOCAL 152 DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE IS ERROR-FREE IN CONTENT. UFCW LOCAL 152 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED IN ANY PART BY CUSTOMER’S USE OF THE SITE, CUSTOMER’S RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SITE OR UFCW LOCAL 152’S SUPPORT SERVICES, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

3.2 UFCW Local 152 disclaims all responsibility for any loss, injury, claim, liability, or damage of any kind resulting from, arising out of or any way related to (a) any errors in or omissions from this Site and its content, including but not limited to technical inaccuracies and typographical errors, (b) any third party websites or content therein directly or indirectly accessed through hot links in this Site, including but not limited to any errors in or omissions therefrom, (c) the unavailability of this Site or any portion thereof, (d) your use of this Site, or (e) your use of any equipment or software in connection with this Site.

3.3 Legal and other Advice. NOTHING ON THE SITE NOR ANY PORTION THEREOF CONSTITUTES ACTUAL LEGAL, TAX, ACCOUNTING, REGULATORY OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, OPINION, OR RECOMMENDATION BY UFCW LOCAL 152, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ANY CONTENT PROVIDER. IF LEGAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED, THE SERVICES OF A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL SHOULD BE SOUGHT. YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY DECISIONS, ADVICE, CONCLUSIONS, LEGAL OR TAX OPINIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS MADE OR GIVEN AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SERVICES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN BY YOU IN RELIANCE UPON CONTENT, OR INCORPORATING OR REFERENCING THE CONTENT. NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP IS FORMED WITH UFCW LOCAL 152, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ANY SUPPLIER OF CONTENT THROUGH USE OF THE SERVICES. NONE OF THE SERVICES OR CONTENT SHALL CONSTITUTE OR BE CONSTRUED AS A RECOMMENDATION, SOLICITATION, OFFER, OPINION, BY UFCW LOCAL 152 (ITS AFFILIATES OR ANY CONTENT PROVIDER) FOR ANY FINANCIAL TRANSACTION, THE PURCHASE OF ANY FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SECURITIES, OR ANY KIND OF INVESTMENT.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

A COVERED PARTY (AS DEFINED BELOW) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS) IN ANY WAY DUE TO, RESULTING FROM, OR ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SITE, INCLUDING ITS CONTENT, REGARDLESS OF ANY NEGLIGENCE OF ANY COVERED PARTY. “Covered Party” means UFCW Local 152, its affiliates, and any officer, director, employee, subcontractor, agent, successor, or assign of UFCW Local 152 or its affiliates.

GOVERNING LAWS IN CASE OF DISPUTE; JURISDICTION

These Terms and Conditions of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, as they apply to agreements made and performed therein.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; SURVIVAL

These Terms and Conditions of Use incorporate by reference any notices contained on this Site and constitute the entire agreement with respect to your access to and use of this Site. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use is unlawful, void or unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions and shall not affect their validity and enforceability.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ISSUES

A. General Inquiries:

Please send general inquiries regarding intellectual property issues to: communications@ufcwlocal152.org or call us at 888-564-6152.

B. Copyright Agent for Copyright Infringement Claims (Digital Millennium Copyright Act):

Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 512(i) of the United States Copyright Act, UFCW Local 152 has adopted and implemented a policy respecting the copyright law that provides for the termination in appropriate circumstances of users of the Site who are repeat infringers. Without limiting any other of its rights and remedies, UFCW Local 152 may terminate access for users who are found repeatedly to provide or post protected content without the necessary rights and/or permissions.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE

IF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN FULL, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE YOUR USE OF THIS SITE.

Contact

If you have any questions about anything about this Privacy Policy, you may contact UFCW Local 152 at communications@ufcwlocal152.org or call us at 888-564-6152.