Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Rotary Club of Sandpoint ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or submit scholarship applications.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you submit a scholarship application, we collect personal information such as your name, contact information, educational history, and other details necessary to evaluate your application.
  • Donation Information: If you make a donation, we collect payment information and contact details.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process and evaluate scholarship applications
  • To process donations and provide receipts
  • To communicate with you about our programs and events
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. Scholarship applications and supporting documents are stored securely and are only accessible to authorized personnel involved in the scholarship selection process.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Scholarship application materials are typically retained for up to three years after the scholarship decision.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

  • With scholarship committee members for the purpose of evaluating applications
  • With service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
  • When required by law or to protect our rights

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt out of communications from us

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use some features of our site.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@sandpointrotary.org.

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