PROFESSIONAL ASSOICATION FOR INVESTMENT COMMUNICATION RESOURCES (PAICR) PRIVACY POLICY

Processional Association for Investment Communication Resources (PAICR) respects the privacy of its members and other visitors to its website. AIMSE has created this Privacy Policy to demonstrate its firm commitment to privacy and security. This Privacy Policy describes how PAICR collects information from users of the website, how the collected information is used, and the choices members and visitors have concerning the collection and use of such information. Please read the policy carefully and note that by using PAICR’s website, members and visitors signify their agreement to this Privacy Policy. PAICR will update this policy from time to time. Any revisions, amendments, or modifications will be posted on the website.

What information does PAICR collect and how is personal information used once it is collected?
Most data PAICR collects is used only to help PAICR better serve its members. It is
PAICR’s general policy to collect and store only personal information that its members and visitors knowingly provide.

Information collected online is usually defined as being either anonymous or personally identifiable. Anonymous information refers to data that cannot be tied back to a specific individual. PAICR does not collect any personal information from users browsing its public website. Only aggregate data-such as the number of hits per page, browsers and platform types-is collected. Aggregate data is only used for internal and marketing purposes and does not provide any personally identifying information.

Personally identifiable information refers to data that tells PAICR specifically who the visitor is. To gain access to members-only resources and personalization features on the PAIRC website, members are asked to provide some limited information. This data is submitted voluntarily. PAICR asks users to provide their name and member number for Login purposes, and to verify contact information for convention registration.

The database storing PAICR membership contact information is a record that is held in trust. Its use for commercial or solicitation purposes is denied to all. Non-members will be denied requests for lists of members. Only the PAICR Board of Directors may grant exceptions.

What are .cookies. and how does PAICR use them?
A cookie is a small text file containing a unique identification number that is transferred from a website to the hard drive of a user.s computer. This unique number identifies the user.s web browser-but not the user-to AIMSE computers whenever the user visits the PAICR website. A cookie will not provide personally identifiable information about users, such as their name and address. The use of cookies is now an industry standard and cookies are currently used on most major websites. Most web browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If users prefer, they can reset their browser to notify them when they have received a cookie. They can also set their browser to refuse to accept cookies altogether.

AIMSE uses cookies only to facilitate automated activity such as to store and track passwords. Cookies are not used to disseminate significant information about users over the Internet or to analyze any information that users have knowingly or unknowingly provided. PAICR does not disclose credit card account information provided by its members. When members choose to use their credit cards, PAICR submits the information needed to obtain payment to the appropriate clearinghouse.

What privacy issues arise with links to other sites and who collects information and has access to it?
Data collected through PAICR website is generally collected and maintained solely by PAICR.

This website contains links to other websites. PAICR has no control over, and is not responsible for, the privacy policies or content of such sites.

How can members modify their PAICR member information?
Members may change their information by sending an e-mail to PAICR@cmasolutions.com, or by utilizing the club/member update feature in the members-only section of www.PAICR.com.

Members may choose to .opt out. of receiving materials. If members do not .opt out. of receiving such promotional materials, AIMSE reserves the right to e-mail materials related to its services.

PAICR may occasionally need to send members messages pertaining to their use of the services and/or the sites. Members will not be able to .opt out. of receiving such messages. These messages are limited in that they, among other things, will clearly indicate the originator of the e-mail.

What types of security procedures are in place to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information?
PAICR has security measures in place to protect the information under its control. While the organization makes every effort to ensure the integrity and security of its network and systems, it cannot guarantee that its security measures will prevent third-party .hackers. from illegally obtaining information. AIMSE will never sell member or visitors. Information to a third party. Any information that is disclosed in public areas of PAICR’s website, in the members-only Forum, or on the Internet may become public information. Members and visitors should exercise caution when deciding to disclose personal information in these areas.

Questions About PAICR’s Privacy Policy.
If members or visitors have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
PAICR, 191 Clarksville Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, or send an e-mail to
PAICR@cmasolutions.com.

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