Teamsters Local 357 Privacy Policy

11/10/2020

The following statements disclose the privacy practices of the Teamsters Local 357 public internet and private intranet web sites. Teamsters Local 357 is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of its members. The Local has adopted a set of guidelines that serve as the basis for the relationship between member data and the Local's web site. These guidelines have been developed with the recognition that internet technologies are rapidly evolving; accordingly, guidelines are subject to change. Should the Local's privacy policy change, any changes will be posted on this page. We ask that you read the following policy, and we encourage you to send us your questions or comments.

Where does Teamsters Local 357 get information about pilot members?

• Pilot Information Database: Data in Teamsters Local 357's membership database comes from several sources, including members themselves, employers, and Local 357 officials. This data is entered into the system and updated by designated Local 357 employees.
• Preferences Page: To access the private, members only, intranet portion of the Local 357 web site, members must agree to abide by the terms and conditions of use for the site use upon registration to the site. When members complete their registration to the Local 357 intranet site, they supply to the Local their e-mail address, their password, and other general information.
• The View/Edit my profile link on the website under Fast Links takes users to an area where they may update their name, status, phone number, and mailing address data for the membership database.
• Usage information: Our site gathers statistical data about the number of visitors to the site and the number of visits to specific areas on the site, much in the same way that highway departments collect statistical data about vehicular traffic patterns.

How does Local 357 use this information?

The Local 357 site uses pilot information from its membership database to provide members with blast emails on important topics including Pay Day Updates and other topics. Local 357 uses the e-mail address information entered on the Preferences page to send e-mail messages to pilot members. Please see our Opt-Out Policy described below. Just as highway departments use statistical data to determine how often and to what degree roads must be maintained and improved, the Local uses "site traffic" data as a basis for deciding how site pages can be improved and be made as useful as possible to as many pilot members as possible.

How may members access, update, or correct their information?

At any time, members may add, change, or delete any information contained on their Profile page. Members may use the View/Edit my profile link on the website under Fast Links to access the area where they may make online updates to their member account information. In addition, members may contact Membership@local357.org to review, add, change, or delete any personal information contained in the Local's pilot database.

With whom does Teamsters Local 357 share its membership information?

Local 357 does not sell personal information about pilot members, nor does it release or disseminate personal information about members to advertisers, third parties, or any other entities, unless legally required to do so.  Please keep in mind that if you directly disclose personally identifiable information or personally sensitive data using a form for feedback such as for the Hotels, Jumpseat, Stewards and other committees this information may be collected and used by the respective committees.

What safeguards are in place to protect the loss, misuse, or alteration of pilot information?

All information containing personal data (log-in number and password, mailing preferences, etc.) provided to and from Local 357 is transmitted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. SSL is a proven encryption standard that secures internet transactions to and from internet browsers.

Do I need to logoff from local357.org?

Yes. Furthermore, you should also close your browser when finished with the website – especially when accessing local357.org from shared terminals like those found in crew rooms or libraries. These steps ensure all cookie and session variables are forced to expire from the computer and prevents users from accessing your personal local357.org information.

What other information should members know about their privacy?

Throughout the Local 357 intranet, links to web sites outside the local357.org site may be provided as a convenience. Members should note that when they click on links to these sites, they are entering sites for which Local 357 has no responsibility for either content or the privacy of any data that may be intentionally or inadvertently transmitted to that site. The Local encourages members to read the privacy statements of all such sites as their policies may be materially different from Local 357's privacy statement. Members are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of their passwords as well as any account information. They are urged to be careful, responsible, and alert with this information, especially whenever they are logged on to an internet site.

What are cookies, and how does Local 357 use them?

Cookies are pieces of data stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Browser cookies are assigned by a web server to the browser on your device. When you navigate through a site that has previously assigned cookies, your browser gives that site’s data back to the server. Cookies and information gathered through their use make your experience on the Local 357 site richer and more personalized based on the content you access. Information gathered through use of cookies may be used to present Local 357-related information and content. Cookies are also used for purposes such as maintaining continuity during an online session; gathering data about the use of our site; and anti-fraud and information security purposes.

Do you have to accept cookies? You may disable cookies by following the instructions for your browser, but if you block cookies from the Local 357 website you will not be able to log in and use the Services provided on the site.

OPT-OUT POLICY

To remove themselves from the lists of members receiving e-mail notification when material has been posted to their intranet site areas, members should contact membership@local357.org.