Privacy Policy

Pine Ridge Civic Association (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website and services, you agree to this policy.

Information We Collect

• Information you provide: name, address, email, phone number, membership details, event registrations, messages sent via forms, and payment-related details (processed by our payment provider, not stored by us).
• Automatically collected: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, referring site, and approximate location, collected via cookies or similar technologies.
• From third parties: payment processors, analytics providers, and service platforms we use to operate the site.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our website, membership services, directory, and events.
• To communicate with you about your account, renewals, notices, and community updates.
• To process payments and donations through our payment provider.
• To personalise content, measure performance, and keep our services secure.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal Bases for Processing

• Consent (e.g., marketing emails, optional cookies).
• Contract (e.g., providing membership features you request).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, basic analytics, improving services).
• Legal obligation (e.g., tax and record-keeping requirements).

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies to run the site and optional analytics cookies to improve it. You can control cookies via your browser settings. Some features may not function without essential cookies.

Sharing Your Information

• Service providers: hosting, payment processing, email, analytics, member management, and IT support. They may only process data on our instructions.
• Legal and safety: where required by law or to protect rights, safety, and property.
• With your consent: for any other sharing you authorise.

Member Directory

If we provide a member directory, only the fields you choose to publish will be visible to other users or the public (as configured). You can change your visibility preferences in your account or by contacting us.

International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. Where we transfer data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards required by applicable law.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, and as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Your Rights

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Data portability where applicable.

To exercise rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or as defined by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us to remove it.

Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites we do not control. This policy does not cover those sites. Please review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” will indicate the latest revision. Significant changes will be communicated where appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests, please contact:

Pine Ridge Civic Association
1130 Creekside PKWY
P.O. Box 110046
Naples, FL 34108-1929
Email: pineridgenaples@gmail.com