Privacy Policy
Southern California Paleontological Society
Effective Date: January 1, 2023
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The Southern California Paleontological Society (“we,” “our,” or “SCPS”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://SoCalPaleo.com] (the “Site”), hosted on the Wix.com platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
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Membership Sign-up and Renewals: Name, email, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
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Donations and Event Registrations: Name, contact details, donation amount, and payment method.
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Contact Forms or Newsletter Signups: Name, email, and any message or comments you submit.
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Automatically Collected Information: Wix and third-party services may collect non-personally identifiable data such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and referral source via cookies and analytics tools
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process memberships, donations, and event registrations
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Communicate with members about SCPS events, news, and updates
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Respond to inquiries
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Improve the performance and usability of our Site
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.
3. Cookies and Analytics
Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies (via Wix and Google Analytics) to:
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Analyze website usage
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Improve website functionality
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Remember user preferences
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our Site may not function properly without them.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Site is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general Wix applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall.
If you make payments or donations through third-party processors (e.g., PayPal), their privacy policies will also apply.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
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Secure servers and encryption where applicable
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Limiting access to your data to authorized personnel only
6. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@socalpaleo.com
7. Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Southern California Paleontological Society
Email: info@socalpaleo.com
Mailing Address: 1411 Goodman Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278