Privacy Policy for The Virginia Council

Effective Date: August 1, 2024

The Virginia Council ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website https://thevirginiacouncil.org or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, register for events, or make a donation, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information.
• Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To communicate with you about our events, programs, and initiatives.
• To process donations and manage registrations.
• To improve our website and services based on user feedback.
• To send periodic emails and updates regarding our organization.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as required by law or as necessary to fulfill our mission. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist us in our operations (e.g., payment processors).
• Third parties when required by law or to protect our rights.
• Third-Party Platforms: We may share limited information with third-party platforms for marketing and outreach purposes. This may involve uploading certain data to help us target specific audiences and improve our engagement. We ensure that we follow all applicable privacy laws and the guidelines of these platforms when sharing information.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request corrections to your personal information.
• Request the deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

8. 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Virginia Council
thevirginiacouncil@gmail.com