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Privacy Policy

Central Virginia Beekeeping Association (CVBA)
 

The Central Virginia Beekeeping Association (“CVBA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you visit our website, interact with us online, or participate in our programs.

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1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Membership information

  • Event registrations

  • Donation information (CVBA does not store credit card numbers; payment processing is handled by third-party providers)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (used for functionality and analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide membership services and communicate with members

  • Send newsletters, updates, and educational information

  • Manage event registrations, programs, and volunteer activities

  • Process donations and maintain donation records

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Share Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist with website hosting, email distribution, payment processing, or analytics

  • Partners or event co-sponsors when necessary to manage a program you register for

  • Law enforcement or legal authorities, if required to comply with the law

All service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to CVBA.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Enable basic site functionality

  • Analyze how visitors use the site

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from email communications at any time

  • Update or correct your contact information by reaching out to us

  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or membership-recordkeeping requirements

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites, such as educational resources or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please get in touch.

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