Last Updated: November 4, 2026
The Casting Manufacturers Association ("TCMA," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information collected through our website, https://www.tcmainc.com/.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, purchase a membership, submit an inquiry, participate in our manufacturer directory, or use our related services.
By using our website, you acknowledge the information practices described in this Privacy Policy.
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us, purchase a membership, submit company information, or use our services, we may collect:
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
We may also obtain business information from publicly available sources, company websites, and industry directories to support the accuracy and usefulness of our manufacturer directory.
We may use collected information for legitimate business purposes, including:
We may also use information for other purposes disclosed at the time of collection or with your consent when required by law.
TCMA offers paid membership options through its website, including memberships for foundries and industry suppliers.
When purchasing a membership, customers may be required to provide contact information, company information, billing information, and payment details necessary to complete the transaction.
Payments are processed through third-party payment processing services. These providers may collect and process payment information according to their own privacy policies and security practices.
TCMA may receive transaction confirmations, payment status information, billing details, and purchase records necessary to administer memberships, maintain financial records, and provide customer support.
Billing and address information may be collected through our checkout process even when a membership does not involve the shipment of physical products.
Membership purchase records may be retained as necessary for accounting, administrative, tax, and legal purposes.
TCMA maintains a directory of casting manufacturers and industry suppliers to help prospective buyers identify businesses with relevant capabilities.
When joining TCMA or submitting company information, members may be asked to provide details such as:
Certain information provided through membership registration or onboarding may be published in TCMA's public directory, member listings, featured profiles, or related association content.
Publicly displayed information may be accessible to website visitors, search engines, and third-party services that index publicly available web content.
Personal billing information, payment details, and other information collected solely for administrative purposes are not intended for publication in member profiles.
Members may contact TCMA to request updates or corrections to their published company information.
Our website provides resources that allow prospective buyers to identify casting manufacturers and submit sourcing inquiries.
When visitors submit a sourcing inquiry, we may collect contact information, company details, and information about the products, materials, processes, or capabilities they are seeking.
This information may be used to evaluate the inquiry and connect the individual or organization with relevant manufacturers, suppliers, or TCMA members.
When necessary to facilitate a business connection, relevant inquiry details and contact information may be shared with selected manufacturers or suppliers.
Recipients of such inquiries may use the information to respond to the business opportunity and may maintain their own records of subsequent communications.
We encourage visitors to avoid submitting confidential technical information, proprietary drawings, or sensitive business details unless they are comfortable sharing that information for the purpose of evaluating a sourcing opportunity.
Our website includes forms that allow visitors to request information, inquire about membership, or contact our team.
Information submitted through these forms may include your name, email address, telephone number, company name, website, membership interests, and other details you choose to provide.
We use this information to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, and facilitate relevant business communications.
We may also send administrative communications relating to membership purchases, account information, renewals, or changes to our services.
Where permitted by applicable law, we may send relevant association news, educational resources, or other informational communications. You may opt out of optional marketing communications using an available unsubscribe mechanism or by contacting us.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality and understand how visitors interact with our content.
These technologies may include:
Third-party services integrated into our website may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings and any available website consent controls.
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, including membership purchases and checkout features.
We may use third-party services, including Google Analytics and Google Search Console, to monitor website performance and improve our online presence.
Google Analytics
When enabled, Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors find and interact with our website. Information collected may include pages visited, session activity, device information, approximate location, and traffic sources.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect website usage information.
Google Search Console
Google Search Console provides information about our website's visibility and performance in Google Search results, including search queries, impressions, clicks, and indexing information.
Google's collection and processing of information are governed by its applicable privacy policies and service terms.
For additional information, please visit:
How Google Uses Information from Sites or Apps That Use Its Services
Visitors may also use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to limit data collection by Google Analytics in supported browsers.
We may share personal information with trusted third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our website, administer memberships, and provide association services.
These parties may include:
We may also disclose information when required by law, in response to valid legal requests, to protect our rights or the safety of others, or in connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Business information intentionally published in the TCMA directory may also be accessed by website visitors, search engines, and other third parties.
We may disclose information for other purposes with your consent or as otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.
We take reasonable measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.
Our website uses HTTPS to help protect information transmitted between visitors and the website.
Payment processing services maintain their own security practices and safeguards for payment-related information.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including administering memberships, responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, facilitating directory listings, and complying with applicable legal obligations.
Membership records and transaction information may be retained for accounting, administrative, and legal purposes.
Publicly available business listings may remain accessible while relevant to the directory or association services, subject to applicable rights and correction requests.
When personal information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable requirements.
Depending on your state of residence and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to:
You may submit privacy-related requests using the contact information provided below.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests. Some requests may be subject to exceptions or limitations under applicable law, including requirements to maintain financial records or complete ongoing business transactions.
Members may also request corrections to publicly displayed company information.
You may manage cookies through your browser settings and use available third-party privacy controls.
Our website includes links to member companies, suppliers, industry resources, and other third-party websites.
These websites may operate independently and maintain their own privacy policies, terms, and data collection practices.
TCMA is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites that we do not operate or control.
We encourage visitors to review applicable privacy policies before providing personal information to external websites.
Our website is intended primarily for business professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, procurement specialists, and general audiences interested in the casting industry. It is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it as required by applicable law.
TCMA reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in our business practices, membership services, website functionality, technology, or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how your information is handled, or wish to submit a privacy-related request, please contact:
The Casting Manufacturers Association (TCMA)
Website: https://www.tcmainc.com/
Contact Form: https://www.tcmainc.com/contact
Privacy-related inquiries may be submitted through our website's contact form.
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