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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1/31/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Etowah River Beekeepers ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or use our website, https://www.etowahriverbeekeepers.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly.
Information We Collect:
We may collect the following types of information from you:
- Personal Information: This may include information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other contact information when you voluntarily submit it to us, such as when you:
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- Become a member
- Contact us through the Site
- Subscribe to our newsletter, (if applicable)
- Participate in forums or discussions (if applicable)
- Register for events
- Purchase items through the Site
- Non-Personal Information: This includes information that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as:
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- Your IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited on our Site
- Date and time of visit
- Cookies: We may use cookies (small text files placed on your device) to collect information about your usage of the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
How We Use Your Information:
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To provide you with the services and information you request, such as membership management, event registration, delivery of purchased items, newsletter delivery, and responding to your inquiries.
- Communication: To communicate with you about club activities, events, updates, and important information related to beekeeping.
- Improving the Site: To analyze website usage and improve the content and functionality of the Site.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Sharing Your Information:
We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, email delivery, data analysis, and other services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
- Other Members (Limited): With your explicit consent, we may share your contact information with other club members for networking and collaboration purposes (e.g., in a member directory). You have the ability to directly control visibility of this information and will always have the option to opt out of this sharing.
Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Choices:
You have the right to:
- Access and Correct: You may access and update your personal information by contacting us at [email address or contact information].
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.
Children's Privacy:
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Etowah River Beekeepers
420 Harrison Ln
Ball Ground GA 30107