Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy for St. Croix Valley Beekeeper’s Association

Last Updated: July 4, 2024

At St. Croix Valley Beekeeper’s Association, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our activities. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:

Personal Data:

• Voluntarily Provided Information: When you sign up for membership, volunteer, or register for events, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• Communication Data: Information you provide when you contact us for support, provide feedback, or communicate with us in any way.

2. Use of Your Information

We may use the information we collect about you in the following ways:

• Membership Management: To manage and maintain our membership records.

• Communication: To contact you regarding your membership, events, volunteer opportunities, and updates about our activities.

• Event Organization: To register and manage participation in events and activities.

• Improvement: To improve our website, services, and member experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described below:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as email communication services.

• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information by contacting us.

• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in each email or by contacting us directly.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our site with a new effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

St. Croix Valley Beekeeper’s Association

Email: stcroixbees@gmail.com

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Thank you for supporting St. Croix Valley Beekeeper’s Association.