PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
• Identifiers: such as your name and email address if submitted through forms or email.
• Internet activity: such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs, and pages visited — collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools.
• Membership information: if you join through our third-party provider, JoinIt (see below).
• Enews Subscribers: We use MailChimp to collect email
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 13.

2. How We Use Your Information
• We use your information to:
• Respond to inquiries
• Provide and manage services such as memberships
• Improve our website’s functionality, content, and user experience
• Analyze site traffic and usage trends

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For visitors from the European Union, we rely on consent as the legal basis for using non-essential cookies. You will be given an option to accept or decline such cookies upon visiting our site.

4. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
Know what personal data we collect, use, or disclose
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To make a request, email us at: administrator@shortnorthcivic.org with the subject line CCPA Request.

You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, email: administrator@shortnorthcivic.org with the subject line GDPR Request.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling any request.

5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to support our operations, including analytics and membership management.

• JoinIt Membership Platform
Our membership program is managed by JoinIt, a third-party service. When you join or renew a membership, your personal information (such as name, email, and payment details) is collected directly by JoinIt and processed under their own Privacy Policy. JoinIt allows you to opt out of automatic annual membership renewal at any time. We do not have access to your credit card or billing details — all payments are processed securely by JoinIt and its payment providers (such as Stripe or PayPal).

• We also use Mailchimp to manage and send email communications. Your information (such as name and email address) is stored and processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You have the option to unsubscribe from the SNCA emails at any time.

• We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google may collect data as described in its own privacy policy.

6. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted here with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website constitutes your agreement to the updated terms.

8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact us:
Email: administrator@shortnorthcivic.org
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry