Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Producers United (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information You Provide:
When you interact with us—such as by creating an account, joining our member directory, uploading or commenting on documents, or donating—we may collect:
- Name, email address, and telephone number
- Member photo and bio
- Payment information for donations (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Automatically Collected Information:
We use Google Analytics to collect non-personal data about your interactions with our website, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on the website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Facilitate the features of our website, including the document area and member directory
- Process donations securely and provide donation receipts
- Communicate updates, events, and opportunities related to Producers United
- Improve our website and user experience
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
3. Member Directory and Document Area
- Member Directory:
The directory is accessible only to logged-in members. Members are encouraged to share photos, bios, and contact information, but these details are visible exclusively to other members.
- Document Area:
Uploaded documents and comments are accessible only to members. By uploading or commenting, you agree to share this content within the collective.
4. Donations
We use a secure third-party payment processor to handle donations. We do not store your payment card details. For information on how your data is handled, please review the privacy policy of the payment processor.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information:
- With Service Providers:
Such as payment processors or analytics services like Google Analytics, for operational purposes.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations:
If required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
6. Your Choices and Rights
- Updating Your Information:
Members may update their profiles, including their photos, bios, and contact information, via the member dashboard.
- Cookies:
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
- Opt-Out of Google Analytics:
You can opt out of Google Analytics data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Producers United
[Insert Address]
Email: [Insert Email Address]
