Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Orange County Colony Mayflower Society ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website occmayflower.org.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Submit membership applications
• Register for events or newsletters
• Request information about our organization

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details relevant to your inquiry or request.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Location information (general geographic area)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
• To process membership applications and manage member accounts
• To send you newsletters, event notifications, and society updates
• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., web hosting, email services, analytics)
• For legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and property
• With affiliated organizations: As a colony of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, we may share relevant membership information with our parent organization
• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our website performance and content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services, including:

• Cloudflare: For website security, performance, and content delivery
• Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage tracking
• YouTube: For embedded video content

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure servers and encryption technologies
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Regular security reviews and updates
• Secure data storage and transmission practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Users

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: