Who We Are
Continuing Professional Education Services, Inc. (“CPES,” “we,” “our,” “us”) is a New Jersey–based nonprofit that provides environmental and professional‐development training. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard information when you visit https://www.cpesnj.com (the “Site”) or use any content, features or other services offered through the Site (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Site or Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or Services.
Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, describes, or could reasonably be linked with you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information we may collect include:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Contact information | Name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number |
| Account credentials | Usernames, passwords, security questions/answers |
| Payment data | Credit- or debit-card numbers, bank-account details (processed via our PCI-compliant payment processor) |
| Demographic data | Professional affiliation, job title, areas of practice, continuing-education interests |
| Device & usage data | IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, clickstream data, pages viewed, time spent |
| Geolocation | Approximate location derived from IP address |
| Media you submit | Photos, recordings or other content you upload or post |
| Inferences | Profiles reflecting your course preferences or training history |
We may collect the information above directly from you, automatically through cookies and similar technologies, from conference registration partners, payment processors, or other service providers.
How We Use Your Information
We use Personal Information to:
- Provide Services
- Register you for courses, webinars and events
- Process payments and grant CE credits or certificates
- Communicate about schedules, cancellations or updates
- Improve & Secure our Site
- Diagnose technical issues and protect against fraud or misuse
- Analyze usage trends to optimize content and navigation
- Marketing & Outreach
- Send newsletters, program announcements and fundraising appeals
- Present tailored content or advertisements on our Site or social-media pages (you may opt out at any time)
- Legal & Compliance
- Enforce our Terms of Use, comply with court orders, or satisfy IRS and state reporting obligations for nonprofits
We may combine Personal Information collected from different sources for the purposes above.
How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your Personal Information. We may share it only:
- Service Providers. With trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, e-mail distribution, web-hosting, analytics). They may use the data solely to provide those services and must protect it.
- Event Partners & Accrediting Bodies. If you enroll in a course jointly offered with another organization or require verification of CE credits, we may share only the data necessary to confirm attendance and credentialing.
- Legal & Safety. Where required by law, court order or to protect CPES, our users or the public.
- Business Transfers. In the unlikely event of a merger, dissolution or similar transaction, subject to confidentiality commitments.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixel tags and session-replay tools to understand how visitors use our Site, remember your preferences, and improve the user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser; however, some Site features may not function properly. We also use Google Analytics; you can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email & Text Communication
You can opt out of CPES marketing emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in the message footer or contacting us at info@cpesnj.com. Transactional or service-related messages (e.g., receipts, schedule changes) are not marketing and you may still receive them. If you join our SMS program, we will use your mobile number solely to deliver the requested messages; you may reply STOP to cancel.
Your Choices & Rights
- Access / Correction. You may request a copy of, or correction to, your Personal Information by contacting us.
- Deletion. You may ask us to delete your information where legally permissible; certain data (e.g., donation records) may need to be retained for tax or accreditation purposes.
- Do-Not-Track Signals. Our Site does not currently respond to browser DNT signals.
Residents of certain jurisdictions (e.g., California, Canada) may have additional rights under local privacy laws. We will honor all applicable legal requests.
Data Security
We use administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100 % secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we learn we have done so, we will delete it.
International Users
CPES is located in the United States. By using the Site or Services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the U.S., which may have data-protection laws that differ from those in your country.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised version with a new “Last revised” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Continuing Professional Education Services, Inc.
163 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08755
Email: info@cpesnj.com
Phone: 732-907-7269