Privacy Policy

 

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how 1st LARBN Association (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, purchase products, register for events, make donations, or interact with site features such as comments and user accounts. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your information is handled.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Account login details
  • Event registration details (including guest information)

b. Transaction Information

  • Product purchases
  • Event registrations
  • Donation history and amounts

c. Comments and User-Generated Content

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.

d. Technical and Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and interaction data
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the site.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and fulfill product orders
  • Manage event registrations and attendance
  • Process donations and maintain records
  • Provide customer service and communications
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud or spam
  • Send marketing communications (only if you opt in)
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Payment Processing

All payments are securely processed through third-party payment providers. We do not store or have direct access to full credit card or sensitive financial information. These providers handle your data in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and support website functionality:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login Cookies: Temporary cookies determine browser compatibility. Login cookies last two days; “Remember Me” extends this to two weeks. Screen preference cookies last one year.
  • Editor Cookies: If you edit or publish content, a cookie storing the post ID is saved and expires after one day.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

7. Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction, especially if you are logged into their platform.

8. Sharing of Information

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

  • Trusted service providers (payment processors, shipping vendors, event tools)
  • Spam detection services for comment moderation
  • Event partners when necessary for coordination
  • Legal authorities if required by law

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

9. Data Retention

  • Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to support moderation and follow-up recognition.
  • Registered user account information is stored as long as the account remains active.
  • Transaction and donation records are retained as required for legal, tax, and administrative purposes.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction (including California under CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Request an exported file of your personal data
  • Opt out of marketing communications

Users with accounts or who have left comments may request deletion of their personal data, except where retention is required for legal or administrative purposes.

To exercise your rights, contact: [Insert Contact Email]

11. Donations

When you make a donation, we collect information necessary for processing, recordkeeping, and donor acknowledgment. Donation data is handled with the same level of security as purchase transactions.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

13. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

14. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services. Data may also be processed by third-party providers supporting our website operations.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.