1. Introduction
Shell Knob Betterment Community (SKBC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and promoting Shell Knob, Missouri. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains:
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What personal data we collect
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How and why we collect it
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How your information is used
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The rights you have over your data
By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Collection on Our Website
Who is responsible for data collection?
All data collected through this website is managed by Shell Knob Betterment Community. Contact details for the responsible party are available in our website’s legal notice.
How do we collect your data?
We collect data in two ways:
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Directly from you – When you make a donation, complete a contact form, or sign up for our newsletter.
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Automatically – Certain technical data (e.g., browser type, device, operating system, IP address, and time of access) are collected automatically when you visit our site to ensure proper functionality and security.
Why do we collect your data?
We only use your data to:
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Process and confirm donations
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Communicate about community events, programs, and updates
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Improve our website and services
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Support marketing efforts that promote Shell Knob
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Ensure the security and functionality of our website
We never sell or rent your data.
3. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access: Request details of the personal data we store about you.
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Correct: Request updates or corrections to your data.
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Delete/Restrict: Request deletion or limitation of processing of your data, subject to legal obligations.
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Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent to data processing at any time (e.g., unsubscribing from emails).
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Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
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Complain: File a complaint with a relevant data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
4. Payments & Donations
When making a donation, payment data (such as credit card or bank account details) is collected only to process the transaction securely.
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All payment transactions are encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.
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Sensitive financial data is never stored on our servers.
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Payment information is transmitted only to trusted, PCI-compliant payment processors.
5. Cookies & Analytics
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, provide a better user experience, and gather anonymous analytics.
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Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies may remain on your device until you delete them.
You may configure your browser to block or notify you about cookies, but doing so may limit site functionality.
Analytics Tools
We use Ember Syndicate LLC Analytics, an open-source analytics platform, to better understand how visitors use our site.
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Data is anonymized before storage.
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Data is stored securely on our servers and not shared with third parties.
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You may opt out of tracking by adjusting your browser settings or disabling analytics in our cookie preferences.
6. Communications
Contact Forms
When you reach out through our contact form, we collect only the data you provide (such as your name and email). This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Newsletters
If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address and confirmation of consent.
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You may unsubscribe at any time via the “unsubscribe” link in each newsletter.
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Your email will be removed immediately upon unsubscribing, unless retained for legal or record-keeping purposes.
7. Data Security
We treat all personal data as confidential and take appropriate measures to protect it from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. However, please note that no internet transmission (such as email) can be guaranteed 100% secure.
8. Prohibited Use of Contact Data
We prohibit the use of contact information published on our website (such as in the legal notice) for sending unsolicited advertising or spam. SKBC reserves the right to pursue legal action if such misuse occurs.
9. Commitment to Community Transparency
As a nonprofit, SKBC is committed to transparency. Data collected through this website is used exclusively to advance our mission: the betterment, development, and promotion of Shell Knob, Missouri.