Privacy Policy

Introduction

The St. Petersburg Astronomy Club, Inc. ("SPAC," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or become a member.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you register for membership or events.
• Payment Information: Credit card or PayPal details when you pay for membership or events (processed securely through third-party payment processors).
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited and features used.
• Photos: Images you upload to our gallery or that are taken at club events.

How We Use Your Information

• To manage your membership and provide member services
• To send you our monthly newsletter and event announcements
• To process event registrations and payments
• To display member photos in our gallery (with your consent)
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our members, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of marketing communications

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@stpeteastronomyclub.org