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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 14, 2026 · Last Updated: October 14, 2026

This privacy policy (“Policy”) describes how CHMS.org LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at chms.org (the “Site”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy. Please read this Policy carefully.

1. GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE & INTENDED AUDIENCE

The Site is operated from the United States and is intended exclusively for visitors and users located within the United States. We make no representation that the Site is appropriate, available, or legally compliant in any jurisdiction outside the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction.

This Policy is governed exclusively by the federal laws of the United States and the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. No foreign or international privacy law, regulation, or directive — including but not limited to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the United Kingdom Data Protection Act, Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), or any other non-U.S. data protection statute — shall apply to, be incorporated into, or create any obligation or liability under this Policy.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that: (a) you are located in the United States or voluntarily accept that only U.S. law governs this Policy, (b) any information you provide or that is collected from you will be processed and stored in the United States, and (c) you waive any rights or claims you may have under the laws of any jurisdiction other than the United States.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information Collected Automatically. When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, version, and language preference
  • Operating system and device type
  • Referring URL and exit pages
  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
  • Date and time of each visit

2.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with the Site. Cookies we may use include:

  • Essential cookies – required for basic site functionality and security
  • Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.

2.3 Information You Provide Voluntarily. If you contact us via email or submit information through any form on the Site (such as a newsletter signup or contact form), we collect the information you provide, which may include your name and email address.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
  • Analyze usage trends and visitor behavior to enhance user experience
  • Respond to inquiries or requests you submit to us
  • Send periodic communications if you have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time)
  • Detect, prevent, and address security issues, fraud, or technical problems
  • Comply with applicable United States federal and state legal obligations

4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers – trusted third-party vendors located in the United States who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
  • Legal requirements – when required by applicable United States federal or state law, subpoena, court order, or government regulation
  • Protection of rights – when necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property, or the rights, safety, or property of others
  • Business transfer – in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, in which case you will be notified of any change in ownership or use of your information

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The Site may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you, including:

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use your information. We encourage you to review them.

6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our blog articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

7. DATA STORAGE AND PROCESSING

All information collected through the Site is stored and processed exclusively within the United States on servers located in the United States. We do not transfer personal information to any country outside of the United States. By using the Site, you consent to the storage and processing of your information in the United States.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain automatically collected data (server logs, analytics) for a reasonable period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, after which it is deleted or anonymized. If you contact us, we retain your correspondence for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for our records.

9. DATA SECURITY

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure hosting infrastructure, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. WE DO NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION REGARDING THE SECURITY OF ANY INFORMATION YOU TRANSMIT TO US OR THAT WE COLLECT, AND YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. You acknowledge that you are responsible for maintaining the security of your own devices, networks, and accounts.

10. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

10.1 Access and Deletion. You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, or request that we delete it, by contacting us at support@chms.org. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframe required by applicable U.S. law (typically 45 days).

10.2 Opt-Out of Communications. If you have subscribed to any communications, you may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly, consistent with the CAN-SPAM Act.

10.3 Cookie Preferences. You may adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

10.4 Do Not Track. Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. We honor DNT signals where technically feasible.

11. U.S. STATE PRIVACY RIGHTS

11.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA). If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, “CCPA”), including the right to: (a) know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you, (b) request deletion of your personal information, (c) correct inaccurate personal information, (d) opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share your personal information), (e) limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information, and (f) not be discriminated against for exercising your rights. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@chms.org. We will verify your identity before processing any request.

11.2 Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Other States. Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — including the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) — may have similar rights to access, delete, and correct personal information, as well as the right to opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data. We do not sell personal data or engage in targeted advertising. To exercise any rights available under your state’s law, contact us at support@chms.org.

11.3 Non-Discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights available to you under applicable U.S. state law.

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY (COPPA)

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@chms.org.

13. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the federal laws of the United States and the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Policy or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts. You agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to the Site must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues; otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred.

14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SITE, ALL CONTENT, AND ALL PRIVACY PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN THIS POLICY ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE U.S. LAW, CHMS.ORG LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, SECURITY, AND FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR PRIVACY PRACTICES WILL BE ERROR-FREE, THAT ANY DATA WILL BE SECURE OR IMMUNE FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, OR THAT THE SITE WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.

15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE U.S. LAW, CHMS.ORG LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND — INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, PERSONAL INJURY, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, OR ANY OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES — ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO: (A) THIS POLICY OR ANY PRIVACY PRACTICES DESCRIBED HEREIN, (B) ANY COLLECTION, USE, DISCLOSURE, STORAGE, OR PROCESSING OF YOUR INFORMATION, (C) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR BREACH OF OUR SECURITY, (D) ANY DATA LOSS, CORRUPTION, OR THEFT, (E) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, OR (F) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON OR RELATED TO THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE RELEASED PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN THE EVENT THAT ANY LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO BE UNENFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON, THE RELEASED PARTIES’ TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS POLICY OR THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED TEN U.S. DOLLARS ($10.00).

SOME U.S. STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF YOU RESIDE IN SUCH A STATE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO YOU TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAWS OF YOUR STATE.

16. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND ANY SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION TO US IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL RISKS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY RISK ASSOCIATED WITH DATA TRANSMISSION OVER THE INTERNET, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, DATA BREACHES, OR THE ACTIONS OF THIRD PARTIES.

17. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or in any way related to: (a) your use of the Site, (b) any information you provide to us, (c) your violation of this Policy, (d) your violation of any applicable United States federal or state law, or (e) your violation of any third-party rights. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of this Policy and your use of the Site.

18. RELEASE OF CLAIMS

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE U.S. LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, EXPENSES, AND LIABILITY OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, DISCLOSED OR UNDISCLOSED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS POLICY, OUR PRIVACY PRACTICES, OR ANY COLLECTION, USE, STORAGE, OR PROCESSING OF YOUR INFORMATION. IF YOU ARE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT, YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE THE PROTECTIONS OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542, WHICH PROVIDES: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”

19. WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION AND JURY TRIAL

19.1 Class Action Waiver. YOU AND CHMS.ORG LLC AGREE THAT ANY PROCEEDINGS TO RESOLVE OR LITIGATE ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THIS POLICY SHALL BE CONDUCTED SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOU WILL NOT SEEK TO HAVE ANY DISPUTE HEARD AS A CLASS ACTION, REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR IN ANY PROCEEDING IN WHICH YOU ACT OR PROPOSE TO ACT IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT NO PROCEEDING SHALL BE JOINED, CONSOLIDATED, OR COMBINED WITH ANOTHER PROCEEDING WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF CHMS.ORG LLC.

19.2 Jury Trial Waiver. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE U.S. LAW, YOU AND CHMS.ORG LLC EACH IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS POLICY OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

20. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Policy is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction within the United States, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the original intent of the parties.

21. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Policy at any time without prior notice. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy. If you do not agree with the revised Policy, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Site.

22. CONTACT US

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

CHMS.org LLC
Email: support@chms.org