Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 1, 2024
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The Jean Shepherd Community Center ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:
- **Personal Information**: Information you voluntarily provide through forms, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information relevant to inquiries, rentals, or event registrations.
- **Non-Personal Information**: Information that does not identify you personally, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries, requests, or reservations.
- Improve our website, services, and user experience.
- Send relevant updates, newsletters, or notifications about events and activities at the Jean Shepherd Community Center (if you opt-in to receive communications).
- Comply with legal requirements or fulfill contractual obligations.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our website. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may impact certain features of our website.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to assist with website hosting, analytics, or communications. These providers are only permitted to use your information as necessary to perform services on our behalf and must protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Jean Shepherd Community Center does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Opt out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
- Request access to or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the effective date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Jean Shepherd Community Center
3031 J.F. Mahoney Dr., Hammond, IN 46320
219-554-0155