Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Friends of Monmouth Boat Club, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our organization, whether through our website, email, events, or other forms of communication.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and payment information when you make a donation, register for events, or sign up for communications.
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Non-Personal Information: Browser type, device information, and general usage data collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies when you visit our website.
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Donor and Member Information: Records of contributions, membership status, and communications with us.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process donations, membership fees, and event registrations.
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Provide receipts and acknowledgments of contributions.
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Communicate updates, newsletters, and information about our programs and events.
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
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Improve our website and outreach efforts.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
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With trusted service providers (such as payment processors, mailing services, or event registration platforms) who assist us in operating our programs and services.
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When required by law, legal process, or government request.
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To protect the safety, property, or rights of Friends of Monmouth Boat Club Inc., our members, donors, and the community.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Choices
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You may opt out of receiving our email communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our messages or by contacting us directly.
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You may request to review, update, or correct the personal information we have on file.
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Donors may request anonymity when making a contribution.
6. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
7. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal and financial recordkeeping obligations.
8. Third Party Links
Our website or communications may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date. Your continued interaction with us after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
