Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Bay Street Organization (https://www.baystreet.org)

Introduction

Bay Street Organization (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.baystreet.org (the “Site”). By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.  

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, donation pages, or other interactive features.  
• Non-Personal Information:
  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the Site
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below).

How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• Directly from You: When you voluntarily provide information through forms, emails, or other communications.
• Automatically: Through cookies, log files, and other tracking technologies as you navigate the Site.
• Third-Party Sources: In limited cases, we may receive information from third-party sources (e.g., payment processors), but only when it is necessary to provide our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Site: To ensure the Site functions properly and to improve its performance.
• To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates, and send important notices.
• To Process Donations: To process and acknowledge donations made through the Site.
• To Send Newsletters and Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you newsletters and promotional materials. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
• To Analyze Site Usage: To understand how users interact with our Site and to improve our content and services.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• To Protect our rights: To protect our rights and the rights of our users.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity.  

• Types of Cookies:
  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Site.
  • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertisements.
• Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.  

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information to:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and other services.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.  
• With your Consent: When you provide explicit consent for us to share your information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.  

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.  

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:  

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.  
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.  
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications.  
• Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a commonly used format.  

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email address removed].

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.  

Third-Party Links

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

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.  

Contact Us

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

• Email: [email address removed]
• Mailing Address: Bay Street Organization, [Your Physical Address]
• Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Effective Date: [Current Date]

Important Considerations:

• Legal Compliance: Ensure your policy complies with relevant data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Transparency: Be transparent about your data collection and usage practices.
• Regular Updates: Review and update your policy regularly.
• User Consent: Obtain explicit consent for data collection and marketing communications.
• Secure Data Handling: Implement strong security measures to protect user data.
• Third party processors: If you utilize any third party processors, ensure you mention them, and link to their privacy policies.