Privacy Policy for Heritage Westminster (2024)
Effective Date: 02/05/25
At Heritage Westminster, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website [www.heritagewestminster.org] (the “Website”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you visit our Website, register for an event, make a donation, or otherwise engage with us. The information we may collect includes:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and interact with the Website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
- Cookies: We may use cookies to enhance your experience on the Website and analyze website usage.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge donations or contributions.
- To communicate with you regarding your involvement with Heritage Westminster (e.g., event updates, newsletters).
- To improve the Website and services we offer based on your feedback and usage data.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. How We Protect Your Information
Heritage Westminster takes reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use secure payment processing systems and other security measures to protect sensitive data. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
Heritage Westminster does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following cases:
- With service providers or contractors who assist us in operating the Website or conducting our nonprofit activities (e.g., payment processors).
- If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or legal process.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Your Rights and Choices
As a California resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate information.
- Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if the information is required for legal obligations).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to the information we collect through our Website and does not cover third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will delete it as soon as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Heritage Westminster may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: [Admin@heritagewestminster.org]