Privacy Policy

Appleton Area NOW Chapter
Effective Date: March 10, 2025

1. Introduction

Appleton Area NOW Chapter ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide when visiting our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, hosted on Squarespace.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you sign up for events, newsletters, or donations, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and payment details.

  • Non-Personal Information: We may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and usage statistics through cookies and analytics tools.

  • User-Submitted Content: If you contact us via forms or email, we collect the information you provide.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you about events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts.

  • To process donations and manage membership sign-ups.

  • To improve our website and user experience through analytics.

  • To comply with legal requirements and organizational policies.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website, hosted on Squarespace, may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) and email marketing platforms to facilitate donations and communications. These providers have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Opt out of email communications at any time.

  • Request that we delete or update your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at appletonareanow@gmail.com.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: appletonareanow@gmail.com

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.