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1) Who we are
Windsor Camera Club (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a local community club for photography enthusiasts. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information collected through our website and club activities.
2) What information we collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
- Contact information: name, email address, and (if applicable) phone number when you contact us or join.
- Membership/admin details: membership status, payment records or receipts (if membership dues are collected).
- Event participation: sign-in or RSVP information for meetings, workshops, outings, or competitions.
- Website usage data: basic analytics such as pages visited, browser type, and approximate location (e.g., city-level), when enabled.
3) How we use information
We use personal information to:
- respond to inquiries and communicate about meetings, events, and club news
- manage membership and administer club activities
- run club competitions and publish results (as applicable)
- improve the website and understand what content is useful to visitors
4) Photos, competitions, and public display
Our club may display photographs submitted by members (for example: competition entries, galleries, newsletters, social media, or presentations). If you submit images for these purposes, you understand they may be displayed to members and/or the public depending on the activity.
People in photos: If your images include identifiable individuals, you are responsible for obtaining any permissions/releases you consider appropriate. If someone contacts us with a concern about an image we have posted, we will review the request and take reasonable steps.
5) Cookies and analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and, if enabled, to measure site traffic (analytics). You can control cookies through your browser settings. If we use third-party analytics, those providers may set their own cookies.
Optional: name your tools here if you use them (e.g., “Google Analytics,” “Cloudflare,” etc.).
6) Sharing information
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information only when necessary, for example:
- with service providers that help us operate the website or email (who are expected to protect the information)
- to process payments (if applicable) through a payment processor
- if required by law
7) Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above (for example, while you are a member, or as required for accounting). We may retain some records for historical or administrative purposes.
8) Your choices and access
You may request to update, correct, or access your personal information, or withdraw consent where applicable. Some requests may be limited by legal or administrative requirements.
9) Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Please contact us if you believe your information has been compromised.
10) Children
Our website is intended for a general audience. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will address it.
11) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12) Contact
If you have questions about this policy or your information, contact us at:
Email: info@windsorcameraclub.com
Mailing address (optional): [Club mailing address]
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