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Privacy Policy for Sisters at the Shore

Effective Date: 7-22-2024

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Sisters at the Shore ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website hosted on Wix. Please read this privacy 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: Personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address that you voluntarily give to us when you register on the site, make a donation, or engage with other activities on the site.

  • Payment Information: Information necessary to process donations, including credit card numbers, billing address, and other related information.

  • Usage Data: Information automatically collected when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed directly before and after accessing the site.

  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access the site, including the device's model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

2. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

  • Provide and Manage Services: Deliver the services you request, including processing donations and providing customer support.

  • Communication: Send you information about your account, donations, and other transactions, and respond to your inquiries.

  • Improvement: Analyze usage trends and patterns to improve our website functionality and user experience.

  • Marketing and Promotions: Send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

  • Legal and Compliance: Comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.

  • For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information as required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with other third parties with your consent or at your direction.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.

  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data.

  • Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.

  • Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another organization.

  • Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@sistersattheshore.org.

5. Data Protection

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include:

  • Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect your data during transmission.

  • Secure Servers: We store your data on secure servers protected by firewalls and access controls.

  • Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Additionally, we adhere to the security protocols and measures provided by Wix, our website hosting platform.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Enhance User Experience: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience on our site.

  • Analyze Website Traffic: Understand how users interact with our site and identify areas for improvement.

  • Marketing Purposes: Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and deliver targeted advertisements.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@sistersattheshore.org.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other locations where our service providers are located.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Legal Compliance

We comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@sistersattheshore.org.

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