Thank you for visiting bangorbeaconcommunity.org. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website. By accessing this site, you agree to the terms described below.
1. Information We Collect
We gather two primary types of data to improve your browsing experience:
a) Personal Information
If you choose to share your details—such as your name, email address, or other contact information—through forms, newsletter subscriptions, or inquiries, we securely collect and store this information.
b) Non-Personal Information
We also collect certain technical data automatically to help us understand how our website is used. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Click behavior and navigation paths
- Referring to websites or search terms
These details are gathered through cookies, web analytics, and tracking technologies to help us monitor traffic and improve site functionality.
2. How We Use the Information
The information collected serves the following purposes:
- To evaluate and enhance user experience
- To improve site design, layout, and content
- To respond to your inquiries and feedback
- To send newsletters or updates, if you have subscribed
- To detect and prevent spam or suspicious activity
We do not sell or lease your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
bangorbeaconcommunity.org uses cookies and similar tools to understand user behavior, improve functionality, and personalize certain aspects of the website. Cookies may also assist in content delivery or advertising (if applicable).
You may control or disable cookies through your browser’s settings. However, some features may not function properly if cookies are turned off.
4. Third-Party Services
To enhance functionality, we partner with reputable third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics – for website usage analysis
- Email marketing providers – for sending newsletters and updates
- Advertising platforms – such as Google AdSense, where applicable
These third-party tools may process data in line with their privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies for more details on their practices.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We are committed to data security. Safeguards include:
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Controlled access to sensitive data
- Ongoing software updates and monitoring
Please note that no method of digital transmission or storage is entirely risk-free. Your use of the site is at your discretion.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such data is discovered, it will be removed promptly. Concerns should be directed to our contact email.
7. Your Choices and Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Request a copy of your personal information
- Ask for corrections or deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from email updates at any time
- Limit tracking through your browser settings
To make any such requests, please contact us at cm.discoverseo@gmail.com.
8. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. All revisions will be posted on this page, with an updated effective date. We recommend reviewing the policy from time to time to remain informed about how your data is handled.