Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

South Fayette Conservation Group collects personal information that you voluntarily provide when you become a member, make donations, register for events, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This data helps us improve our website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to process memberships, send newsletters and updates about our conservation initiatives, organize community events, and respond to your inquiries. Your contact information enables us to keep you informed about environmental projects and opportunities to participate in our mission.

Financial information is used solely for processing donations and membership fees securely. We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our site.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may limit certain website features, but you can still access most content and information about our conservation work.

4. Analytics and Website Performance

We use analytics tools to understand website traffic patterns and user behavior. This information is aggregated and anonymized, helping us optimize our content and improve how we communicate our environmental conservation efforts.

Analytics data includes page views, session duration, geographic location (city/region level), and referral sources. This helps us measure the effectiveness of our outreach and educational initiatives.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our payment processing is handled through secure, encrypted connections.

While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Membership information is retained while your membership is active and for seven years thereafter for tax and legal compliance.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. Some information may be retained in backup systems for a limited period or as required by law.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify members of significant changes via email or through a prominent notice on our website.

Continued use of our website and services after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.