PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: December 16, 2024

The Atlanta Aero Club ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.atlantaaeroclub.org ("Site").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information you provide to us directly, such as:

Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number.
Membership Information: Membership status and activity participation.
Donation Information: Donation history and payment details.
Event Registration Information: Attendance and preferences.

Additionally, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

Membership Management: Processing applications and renewals.
Communication: Sending newsletters, updates, and event invitations.
Donor Relations: Managing donations and acknowledgments.
Website Improvement: Analyzing traffic and improving the user experience.

3. Visitor Analytics

We use Visitor Analytics, a simple website analytics service, to measure website traffic and understand general details about our visitors. This service helps us improve our website by analyzing which pages are visited, the approximate location of users, and how visitors arrive at our Site (e.g., referrals or search engines).

What Data Is Collected?
Visitor Analytics collects pseudonymized data, including:

Device type and screen size.
Approximate geographic location.
Browser type and operating system.
Page visits, bounce rate, conversions, and popular content.

How We Use the Data

No cookies are used to track visitors.
No data is collected to identify individual users.
The data is pseudonymized and used only to analyze general trends and enhance website performance.

Visitor Analytics ensures your data is secure and will never use it to identify individuals or match it with additional personal information.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with operations (e.g., payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Atlanta Aero Club and its members.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your data.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for specific data processing activities.

To exercise your rights, contact us using our contact page form.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with the revised effective date.