Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/16/2025

At Summit and Shore Alliance, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit summitandshore.org or engage with our nonprofit services. By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of your data as described in this policy.

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

• Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details when you donate, sign up for an event, or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Payment Information: If you make a donation or purchase a ticket for an event, we collect payment information (credit card details, billing address) via our secure third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe). We do not store your full payment details on our servers.
• Non-Personal Information: We collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and usage statistics to improve the functionality of our website and enhance user experience.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you interact with our site, improve our content, and analyze web traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

We use the information we collect to provide, personalize, and improve your experience with Summit and Shore Alliance. Specifically, we may use your information for the following purposes:

• To process your donations and issue receipts.
• To send event invitations, confirmations, and reminders.
• To send you newsletters, updates, or other communications related to our mission.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our website.
• To analyze our website traffic and trends to enhance our services.

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

We are committed to protecting your personal information. We implement appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your personal data. These measures include the use of secure servers, data encryption, and regular security audits.

While we take steps to protect your information, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers to process donations, send communications, or manage events. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your information with the same level of care as we do.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect the rights and safety of Summit and Shore Alliance, or respond to legal claims.

As a donor or website visitor, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly at [email address].
• Cookie Settings: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Summit and Shore Alliance
Email: info@summitandshore.org