Effective Date: May 8th 2024
Thank you for being a part of our Gems and Mineral Club. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us through our website, events, and other interactions with our club.
- Information We Collect:
- Personal Information: When you sign up for membership, register for events, or interact with our club, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Payment Information: If you make any payments to the club for membership fees or event registrations, we may collect payment information such as credit card details or other payment method details.
- Communications: We may collect information about your communications with us, including any inquiries, feedback, or requests for assistance.
- How We Use Your Information:
- Membership Management: We use your personal information to manage your membership, including processing payments, communicating with you about club activities and events, and providing you with relevant updates and information.
- Event Registration: If you register for events, we use your information to process your registration, communicate with you about the event, and provide you with event-related updates.
- Communications: We may use your contact information to send you newsletters, announcements, and other club-related communications. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
- Improving Our Services: We may use information collected to analyze trends, administer the website, track users' movements around the site, and gather demographic information to improve our services and the overall user experience.
- Disclosure of Information:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting club activities, or providing services to our members. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
- Data Security:We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
- Your Choices:
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email or by contacting us directly.
- Access and Correction: You may request access to, correct, or update your personal information by contacting us using the contact information provided below.
- Changes to this Privacy Policy:We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website or services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
- Contact Us:If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at Info@eastcoastgamandmineralsociety.org
By using our website, participating in our events, or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.