Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/4/2024

Introduction

Welcome to the Appalachian Bluegrass Association ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website appbluegrass.org, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in various ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our Site, register on the Site, make a donation, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors)

Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. This may include:

• Browser name
• Type of computer
• Technical information about Users' means of connection to our Site (e.g., operating system, Internet service providers)
• IP address

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

• To process transactions: We use the information Users provide about themselves when making a donation or membership purchase only to provide service to that transaction.
• To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order, organization news, updates, related product or service information, etc.
• To improve our Site: We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
• To personalize user experience: We may use information to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers to:

• Process payments (e.g., Stripe)
• Send newsletters and emails (e.g., MailChimp)
• Analyze data (e.g., Google Analytics)

These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Data Security

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. Users' web browsers place cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies.

Types of Cookies Used

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Site.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. You can update your information by contacting us.

Opt-Out

If you wish to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.

Data Deletion

You may request the deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [email address].

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, or country where data protection laws may differ.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We have the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: info@appbluegrass.org