Who We Are
The Central States Archaeological Societies, Inc. (CSASI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the study, preservation, and responsible collection of archaeological materials and Native American artifacts. Our mission is to educate collectors, researchers, and the public through publications, events, and the sharing of archaeological knowledge.
Our website address is https://thecsas.org.
Information We Collect
When you place an order, register for an account, renew a membership, subscribe to our publications, or contact us through our website, we may collect information including:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Order and membership information
- Payment transaction details (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
We also collect limited technical information such as IP addresses and browser information to help maintain website security and prevent fraud.
Comments
If comments are enabled on portions of the website, information entered in comment forms may be collected along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to assist with spam detection and site security.
Media
Visitors who upload images to the website should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may be able to download and extract location information from publicly posted images.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and provide essential website functions.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember login information
- Store shopping cart contents
- Save website preferences
- Improve website performance and security
- Analyze website traffic
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.
Online Store and Payment Processing
Purchases made through our online store are processed using secure third-party payment providers such as PayPal, Venmo, Stripe, or other payment services. CSASI does not store complete credit card numbers or financial account information on its servers.
Please review the privacy policies of any payment provider you choose to use during checkout.
Embedded Content
Articles, journal previews, videos, maps, images, and other content on this website may include embedded material from third-party websites. Embedded content behaves in the same manner as if you visited the third-party website directly and may collect information according to that site’s privacy practices.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Process orders and memberships
- Deliver journals and other publications
- Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Communicate important membership or order information
- Comply with legal obligations
CSASI does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share limited information with trusted service providers necessary to operate our organization and website, including:
- Payment processors
- Shipping providers
- Website hosting providers
- Email communication services
- Security and spam prevention services
Information is shared only as necessary to provide these services.
Data Retention
Membership, order, and accounting records may be retained for administrative, historical, tax, and legal purposes.
User account information is retained for as long as the account remains active unless otherwise required by law.
Your Rights
You may request:
- A copy of the personal information we maintain about you
- Corrections to inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal information when legally permissible
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Security
CSASI takes reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Central States Archaeological Societies, Inc.
Email: info@csasi.org
Website: https://store.thecsas.org
Changes to This Privacy Policy
CSASI reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.