The St. Joseph Valley Local Section of the American Chemical Society — Privacy Policy
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Who we are
The St. Joseph Valley Local Section of the American Chemical Society (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website. This policy explains what information we collect from visitors and how we use it.
Information We Collect
- Information you provide directly: When you fill out a Google form, sign up for our email list, or register for an event, we collect the information you enter (such as your name and email address).
- Information collected automatically: Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect general information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are visited and how long visitors stay. This data is used only to help us improve the site.
How We Use Your Information
- Respond to your questions or requests
- Send you updates about section events and activities (only if you have signed up)
- Understand how our website is used so we can make it better
Your Choices
You may opt out of receiving emails from us at any time. If you would like us to delete any personal information you have provided us, please contact us at webmaster@stjosephvalleyacs.org .
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. Our site may use cookies for basic functionality and analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to block all cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly if you do.
The website uses Google Analytics (GA4) with one Google site tag. The cookies collected through this Service is for site traffic study and for website design improvement.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.
How long we retain your data
Event Data collected by Google GA4 is retained on the Google server for 14 months. The 14-month time-period starts afresh when you revisit our website. We offer our use of Google Analytics in these manners as by your Consent when You choose to accept its cookies. For other data retention times please view our Cookie Policy.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. We may keep your email requesting the removal of your personal information as a record of your request.
We will not sell any of your personal information.
Where your data is sent
Presently, all emails sent from email addresses on this website will be sent from your own personal email client and from your own email address. If you complete a Google Form, emails will then be transmitted through a Google server with Google Workspace to the respective person associated with that address.
Media
Google Forms are used to collect interest inquiries for volunteer and leadership positions, and for award applications. The calendar on this site is by Google Calendar. Google privacy policies are in effect for the use of those forms and calendar.
Our Filterpaper newsletters are sent to email addresses provided by the National ACS, updated for each mailing, and not those email addresses collected from this website. To unsubscribe or update whether you get Filterpaper newsletter, write service@acs.org and ask to be taken off of our section’s Community List.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at webmaster@stjosephvalleyacs.org .
