Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/21/2023
At the Pastel Society of Southern California, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members' personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information when you visit our website or become a member. By accessing our website and providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or become a member, we may collect certain personal information from you. The types of information we may collect include:
1. Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
2. Membership Information: If you become a member, we may collect additional information such as your membership status and preferences.
3. Payment Information: If you choose to make a payment through our website, we may collect payment card information or other payment details.
4. Communications: Any communications you send to us, such as emails or feedback.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
1. Membership Services: To provide you with membership benefits, process your membership applications and renewals, and communicate with you about your membership.
2. Website Functionality: To operate, maintain, and improve our website, including its features and functionality.
3. Communications: To send you newsletters, event updates, and other relevant information about our organization. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
4. Payment Processing: To process your membership payments and related transactions.
5. Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and other legal obligations.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
1. Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to help us with website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and other administrative tasks. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only allowed to use your personal information for the specific purposes requested by us.
2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information as required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
3. Consent: With your consent, we may also disclose your personal information for any other purpose not listed in this Privacy Policy.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the security and confidentiality of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. Please note that we have no control over the content and practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take appropriate action to remove the information from our records.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes we make will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us using the CONTACT page.