Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 12, 2026

The American Purchasing Society (“the Society,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use and protect it, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you apply for membership, register for a course or certification program, purchase a book or other product, subscribe to a publication, complete a survey, or contact us with a question. This information may include your name, job title, company affiliation, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and payment information.

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is used in aggregate to analyze trends, administer the site, and improve our services, and is not linked to personally identifiable information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process membership applications, orders, registrations, and payments;
  • Provide the products, services, and publications you request;
  • Communicate with you about your account, membership, or transactions;
  • Send you information about Society programs, products, and services that may interest you;
  • Conduct research and surveys to improve membership benefits and promote the purchasing profession; and
  • Maintain the security and operation of our website.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to support site functionality, such as keeping you logged in during a visit, and to help us understand how visitors use the site. You may set your browser to refuse cookies; if you do, some areas of the site may not function properly.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, order fulfillment, and shipping. These providers are permitted to use your information only as necessary to provide these services. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Society, our members, or others.

Aggregated information that does not identify any individual may be shared with partners for research or reporting purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. Sensitive information, such as payment card numbers, is encrypted in transit using industry-standard technology. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, or to resolve disputes.

Your Choices

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those messages or by contacting us directly. You may also contact us to review, correct, or update your personal information, or to request that your information be deleted, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain it. Members will continue to receive service-related communications that contain important information about their membership or account.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to other sites. The Society is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business professionals and are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

American Purchasing Society
P.O. Box 256
Aurora, IL 60507
Telephone: (630) 859-0250
Email: propurch@propurch.com (nonmembers) or memberservices@propurch.com (members)