PRIVACY POLICY
South Bay Social Network (SBSN) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, donors, volunteers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and other relevant nonprofit regulations.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide (e.g., through event registration, membership applications, donations, or newsletter signups).
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Payment Information: If you make a donation or membership contribution, we may collect payment details through a secure third-party processor. SBSN does not store your credit/debit card numbers.
Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytical data collected automatically through cookies or similar technologie
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
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Provide and improve our programs, events, and services
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Communicate updates, newsletters, and donation appeals
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Recognize members or sponsors (with consent)
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Process payments securely
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Comply with legal or financial reporting obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your information only with:
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Trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, event management, or donation processing (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
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Legal authorities, if required by law or in response to valid legal processes
Partners or sponsors, but only with your explicit consent
YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
You have the right to:
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Access and review the personal information we hold about you
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Request corrections or updates to your information
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Opt out of receiving marketing or promotional emails at any time
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Request deletion of your personal data (subject to applicable laws)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email or phone number].
SECURITY MEASURES
We use industry-standard physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information. While no system can guarantee 100% security, we are committed to maintaining best practices to keep your data safe.
CHILDREN PRIVACY
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Our website and platforms may contain links to third-party sites. SBSN is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the updated effective date.
CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
South Bay Social Network (SBSN)
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Website: [Insert URL]
Mailing Address: [Insert Physical Address]