Information We Collect

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Membership Processing: To review and process membership applications
• Communication: To send updates about our activities and initiatives
• Event Management: To organize and coordinate volunteer activities
• Website Improvement: To enhance user experience and functionality
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in our operations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Safety Protection: To protect the safety of our members and the public

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted during transmission and storage
• Access Control: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security systems are regularly updated and monitored
• Staff Training: Our team is trained on data protection best practices

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though this may affect website functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it according to our data retention schedule.