Privacy Policy

Last updated 9/4/2024 

Introduction 

United Camps, Conferences & Retreats respects the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.UCCR.org, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected to that (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully.  If you disagree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.   

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy anytime for any reason.  We will alert you about any changes by updating this Privacy Policy's “Last Updated” date.  Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.   

You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be considered to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.     

Collection of Your Information 

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:  

Personal Data   

Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address, and telephone number, and demographic information, such as your age, gender, hometown, and interests that you voluntarily give to us when you register with the Site [or our mobile application]. We don't need to provide us with personal information of any kind. However, certain features of the Site [and our mobile application], such as our Contact Form, will need your information.  

Derivative Data   

Our servers automatically collect information when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site. [If you are using our mobile application, this information may also include your device name and type, your operating system, your phone number, your country, your likes and replies to a post, and other interactions with the application and other users via server log files, as well as any other information you choose to provide.]  

Financial Data

All financial information for your reservation is received through a personal payment link. This data and information are sent to our accounting department and are not stored on our website. We utilize Stripe and ACH Banking. Your information is secured and is not shared outside the specific organizational need for payments. 

Mobile Device Data   

Device information, such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer, and information about the location of your device if you access the Site from a mobile device.  

Third-Party Data 

Information from third parties, such as personal information, if you connect your account to the third party and grant the Site permission to access this information. This may include utilizing Stripe payment or signing up for our newsletter.  

Use of Your Information 

Accurate information about you lets us provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience.  Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site [or our mobile application] to:   

  • Administer sweepstakes, promotions, and contests.   

  • Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use   

  • Deliver targeted advertising, newsletters, and other information regarding promotions and the Site [and our mobile application] to you.   

  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site [and our mobile application].  

  • Notify you of updates to the Site [and our mobile applications].  

  • Offer new services, [mobile applications,] and recommendations to you.  

  • Perform other business activities as needed.  

  • Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.  

  • Process payments and refunds (link separate from our website). 

  • Request feedback and contact you about using the Site [and our mobile application].   

  • Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems.  

  • Respond to product and customer service requests.  

  • Send you a newsletter.  

  • Disclosure of Your Information 

  • We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:    

  • By Law or to Protect Rights   

If we think the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or fix potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others. In that case, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.  This includes exchanging information for fraud protection and credit risk reduction with other entities.  

Third-Party Service Providers   

We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.    

Marketing Communications  

We may share your information with third parties for marketing purposes, as permitted by law, with your consent or with an opportunity for you to withdraw consent.  

Interactions with Other Users   

If you interact with other users of the Site [and our mobile application], they may see your name, profile photo, and descriptions of your activity, including sending invitations to other users, chatting with other users, liking posts, and following blogs.    

Online Postings  

When you post comments, contributions, or other content to the Site [or our mobile applications], all users may view your posts. They may be publicly distributed outside the Site [and our mobile application] in perpetuity.   

Affiliates   

We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will need those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include our parent company and any subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other companies we control or are under common control.  

Sale or Bankruptcy   

If we reorganize or sell all or a portion of our assets, undergo a merger, or are acquired by another entity, we may transfer your information to the successor entity.  If we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, your information would be an asset transferred or acquired by a third party.  You acknowledge that such transfers may occur and that the transferee may decline to honor our commitments in this Privacy Policy.   

We are not responsible for the actions of third parties with whom you share personal or sensitive data, and we don't have any authority to manage or control third-party solicitations.  If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.  

TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES  

Cookies and Web Beacons  

[We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site [and our mobile application] to help customize the Site [and our mobile application] and improve your experience. When you access the Site [or our mobile application], your personal information is not collected using tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site [or our mobile application]. You may not decline web beacons. However, they can be rendered ineffective by declining all cookies or modifying your web browser’s settings to notify you each time a cookie is tendered, permitting you to accept or decline cookies individually.| 

[We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site [and our mobile application] to help customize the Site [and our mobile application] and improve your experience. For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy posted on the Site, which is incorporated into this Privacy Policy. Using the Site, you agree to be bound by our Cookie Policy.]  

Internet-Based Advertising  

Additionally, we may use third-party software to serve ads on the Site [and our mobile application], implement email marketing campaigns, and manage other interactive marketing initiatives.  This third-party software may use cookies or similar tracking technology to help manage and optimize your online experience with us.  For more information about opting out of interest-based ads, visit the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.  

Website Analytics   

We may also partner with selected third-party vendors[, such as Google Analytics, to allow tracking technologies and remarketing services on the Site [and our mobile application] through the use of first-party cookies to analyze and track users’ use of the Site [and our mobile application], determine the popularity of certain content and better understand online activity. By accessing the Site [or mobile application], you consent to these third-party vendors collecting and using your information. You are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly to get responses to your questions. We do not transfer personal information to these third-party vendors. However, suppose you do not want any information to be collected and used by tracking technologies. In that case, you can visit the third-party vendor or the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool. 


Third-Party Websites 

The Site [and our mobile application] may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site [or our mobile application], any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should know about the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website. You should take the steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for any third parties' content or privacy and security practices and policies, including other sites, services, or applications that may be linked to or from the Site [or our mobile application].  

Security of Your Information  

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information.  While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.  Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.  

Policy for Children 

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under 13, please contact us using the information provided below.   

Controls for Do-Not-Track (DNT) Features 

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems [and our mobile applications] include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected.  No uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online.  Suppose a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future. In that case, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this Privacy Policy./Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems [and our mobile applications] include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. If you put the DNT signal on your browser, we will respond to such DNT browser signals.   

OPTIONS REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION  

Emails and Communications  

If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from us, you may opt out by:  

Contacting us using the contact information provided below 

If you don't want to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.    

California Privacy Rights 

 California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing using the contact information provided below.  

 If you are under 18, reside in California, and have a registered account with the Site [or our mobile application], you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Site [or our mobile application]. To request the removal of such data, please get in touch with us using the contact information provided below. Include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California.  We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Site [or our mobile application], but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from our systems.  

Contact Us 

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us at info@uccr.org or 1-800-678-5102  
United Camps, Conferences & Retreats  
P.O. Box 751090  
Petaluma, CA 94975 
 
Updated 8/28/2024