Privacy Policy
Privacy Statement
Somerville SEPAC
Effective Date: May 4, 2025
1. Purpose of this Statement
This Privacy Statement explains what personal information Somerville SEPAC (“we,” “our,” or “the site”) collects, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have. By visiting or interacting with this site, you consent to the practices described here.
Type of data
Information you provide directly
Automatically collected data
Third-party integrations
When it's collected
• Subscribing to updates or a newsletter
• Leaving comments or submitting a contact form
Each time you visit the site
When you interact with embedded media (e.g., podcast players), social‑share buttons, or analytics tools
Type of data
Name, email address, any content you choose to share
IP address, browser type, device info, pages viewed, referring pages, and time spent (via cookies or similar technologies)
Usage data gathered by that service under its own privacy policy
2. Information We Collect
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health or financial information) and we do not sell personal information.
Purpose
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To send newsletters or reply to messages you request
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To moderate comments and keep the community respectful
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To understand how visitors use the site and improve content (via aggregated analytics)
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To comply with legal obligations (e.g. record-keeping, security)
3. Why We Use Your Information
*For visitors in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, the legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) appear in the right‑hand column.
4. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use first‑party cookies and Google Analytics (or a similar privacy‑focused alternative) to understand traffic patterns. You can refuse cookies through your browser settings, but some site features may not function as intended.
5. How We Share Information
We share personal data only when necessary:
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Service providers that help us operate the site (email newsletter platform, analytics tool). They may access data only to perform services for us and must keep it confidential.
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Legal reasons — to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other lawful request, or to protect the rights and safety of users and the public.
We do not share information for advertising or marketing by third parties.
6. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes in Section 3 or as required by law. When data is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights & Choices
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Opt out of emails: Click the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter or email us.
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Access, correct, or delete: Email us to request a copy of, correction to, or deletion of your personal data.
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California (CCPA/CPRA), EU/UK (GDPR), and Massachusetts residents: You may have additional rights, such as data portability, objection to processing, or a right to nondiscrimination for exercising privacy rights. Contact us as described below.
8. Data Security
We follow industry‑standard safeguards and the Massachusetts Data Security Regulations (201 CMR 17.00), including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and access controls. No method of transmission is 100 % secure, but we strive to protect your data.
9. International Transfers
The site is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., you consent to transferring your information to the U.S., which may have different data‑protection laws from your region.
10. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, email us so we can delete it.
11. Links to Other Sites
We occasionally link to external websites, podcasts, or social‑media platforms. Their privacy practices are independent of ours; please review their policies before providing personal information.
1. Purpose of this Statement
This Privacy Statement explains what personal information Raising Them, Finding Me (“we,” “our,” or “the site”) collects, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have. By visiting or interacting with this site, you consent to the practices described here.
12. Changes to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes in law or site practices. If we make significant changes, we will post a notice on the site and update the “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site after an update signals acceptance of the revised Statement.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, email: raisingthemfindingme@gmail.com