Privacy Policy for CharlestonIrish.com

Last updated: May 16, 2024

Welcome to CharlestonIrish.com ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Date of birth

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information, such as:

Browser type and version
Operating system
IP address
Pages visited on our site
Time and date of visits
Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

Providing and improving our services
Sending newsletters, event announcements, and community updates
Processing event registrations and payments
Responding to inquiries and support requests
Personalizing user experience
Analyzing site usage to improve our content and services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With your consent
To comply with legal obligations
To protect and defend our rights or property
To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our services

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our site.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

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

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Object to or restrict the processing of your data
Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

9. Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date and will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. International Data Transfers

As we operate primarily for the Irish community in Charleston, SC, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than those of your country.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: CharlestonIrish@gmail.com

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.