Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for The Byron Herbert Reece Society
Introduction
The Byron Herbert Reece Society ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with us, or participate in our programs and activities. By engaging with us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Phone number
- Donation information
- Membership details
- Event participation information
Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
- Referral source
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Providing and managing your membership
- Processing donations and issuing receipts
- Communicating with you about our activities, events, and updates
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Improving our website and services
- Complying with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential
- To comply with legal requirements, such as a law, regulation, search warrant, subpoena, or court order
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request the deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict the processing of your information
- Withdraw your consent to the processing of your information at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our services after such changes indicates 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 via the ‘Contact Us’ form on our website.
By engaging with The Byron Herbert Reece Society, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Effective Date: August 2024