Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 14th, 2025

Midland Empire Equality Coalition d/b/a Saint Joe Pride ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit www.saintjoepride.org (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you engage with us, such as by donating or contacting us, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
Payment information (processed securely through Zeffy, a third-party payment processor)

Note: We do not store credit card or financial details; all transactions are handled by Zeffy. Please review their privacy policy for more information.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Cookies & Analytics)

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to collect non-identifiable data, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
Device type and operating system
Referring website (if applicable)

This data helps us analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and optimize content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:
✔️ Processing and acknowledging donations
✔️ Sending updates about our events and initiatives (only if you opt in)
✔️ Analyzing website usage to improve functionality
✔️ Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your data in the following cases:

A. Third-Party Service Providers

We work with trusted partners, including:

Zeffy (for donation processing)
Google Analytics (for website traffic insights)

These providers process your data per their privacy policies.

B. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required to:

Comply with U.S. state or federal law
Respond to legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, law enforcement inquiries)
Protect our rights or the safety of others

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable laws:

✔ Access & Correction: Request a copy of your data or correct inaccuracies
✔ Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
✔ Do Not Track (DNT): Some browsers allow you to enable "Do Not Track." Our website respects DNT signals where applicable
✔ California Residents (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA to request data access, deletion, and opt out of data sales (though we do not sell data)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: meec@saintjoepride.org

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
✔ SSL encryption for secure browsing
✔ Secure payment processing via Zeffy
✔ Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage users to be cautious when sharing information online.