Privacy Statement

Effective Date: 10/15/2024

Friends of Island Robotics ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or interact with us:

  • Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you provide to us, such as when you sign up for newsletters, make a donation, or register for events.

  • Non-Personal Information: This includes data that does not personally identify you, such as your browser type, IP address, device information, and browsing activity on our website (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you regarding events, programs, and updates about Friends of Island Robotics.

  • Process donations and provide receipts.

  • Improve our website’s performance and enhance user experience.

  • Comply with legal obligations and ensure the security of our website.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering communications. These partners are required to keep your information confidential.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Friends of Island Robotics, our users, or others.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using encryption, firewalls, and secure access protocols.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights regarding your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Ask for corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal requirements.

  • Restriction: Restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

  • Portability: Request to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and provide personalized content. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly without them.

7. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your data.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact us using the link below.