Privacy Policy
Stewartstown Elementary PTA (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. By using this Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with the Site, such as:
- Contact Information: including your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Membership Information: if you sign up as a PTA member, we may collect information about your association with Stewartstown Elementary and details related to your membership.
- Payment Information: if you make donations or purchases through the Site, we may collect payment information, which may include credit or debit card numbers. This information is processed by third-party payment processors, and we do not store this information on our servers.
b. Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, such as:
- Browsing Information: including your IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, and referring URL.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on the Site, such as remembering your preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain the Site and its features.
- To communicate with you regarding PTA events, programs, and initiatives.
- To process and fulfill orders, donations, and membership registrations.
- To improve our Site, services, and communications.
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except as described below:
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal proceeding, or government request.
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights, safety, or property of others.
4. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
5. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy
Protecting the privacy of children is important to us. Our Site is intended for parents, teachers, and community members, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and gather analytics. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that certain features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
9. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
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Last Updated: November 4, 2024