Introduction
Collin County Genealogical Society, Inc., a 501(c)(3) (“we”), is committed to protecting the privacy of our members and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and participate in our activities. This policy applies to all information collected through our website and during our events.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and membership details when you join our society, register for events, or subscribe to our newsletters.
- Genealogical Information: We collect genealogical data, including family trees, historical records, and other related information that you provide to us.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, access times, and pages viewed. We may also use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To notify you about changes to our services
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our website
- To provide member support
- To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our services
- To monitor the usage of our website
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- To send you updates, newsletters, and other communications
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described in this policy. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
- Other members of the society for genealogical research purposes
- Law enforcement or regulatory agencies if required by law
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include [specific security measures, e.g., encryption, secure servers]. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Credit/Debit Card Information
Our genealogical society does not handle or store any credit or debit card information directly. For payments related to memberships, donations, or other products, we provide a link to PayPal, a secure and trusted third-party payment processor. When you choose to make a payment, you will be redirected to PayPal’s website, where you can complete your transaction.
Please note that any information you provide on PayPal’s website is subject to PayPal’s privacy policy and terms of service. We recommend reviewing PayPal’s privacy policy to understand how your information is handled and protected.
Photography and Recordings
To ensure the privacy and comfort of our members and guests, our genealogical society does not permit photography, audio, or visual recordings during our program meetings, seminars, or other organization-sponsored events.
However, there may be exceptions when our guest speaker(s) or presenter(s) explicitly allows such activities. In these cases, attendees will be informed in advance, and any permitted recordings must comply with the guidelines set forth by the speaker or presenter.
Organizational Photography and Recordings
Our genealogical society may take photographs or videos of participants during our program meetings, seminars, or other organization-sponsored events. These photos or videos may be used in our publications, promotional materials, social media, or on our website to highlight and promote our activities.
By attending our meetings or events, participants grant the organization an implied consent to use their likeness in such media. If you have any concerns or wish to opt-out of being photographed or recorded, please inform a member of our staff at the event.
Your Rights You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also object to the processing of your data or request that we restrict the processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
Collin County Genealogical Society
PO Box 865052
Plano, TX 75086-5052
[email protected]