🔒 Privacy Policy
Your privacy and data protection are important to us
Last updated: January 15, 2025
📋 Table of Contents
Welcome to Gulf Beaches Lib
Gulf Beaches Lib ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website gulfbeacheslib.org (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.
1. Information We Collect
📝 Personal Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out contact forms or request information
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- RSVP for events or activities
- Create a trip planning profile
- Communicate with us via email, phone, or chat
This may include: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, travel preferences, and any other information you choose to provide.
🔍 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website information
- Device identifiers and characteristics
🍪 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and provide personalized content. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
🎯 Primary Uses
- • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- • Send newsletters and event notifications (with consent)
- • Process event registrations and RSVPs
- • Customize and improve our website content
- • Analyze website usage and visitor behavior
📊 Analytics & Improvement
- • Monitor and analyze usage patterns
- • Improve website functionality and user experience
- • Develop new features and services
- • Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- • Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
🛡️ We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information
Gulf Beaches Lib does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Limited Sharing Circumstances
We may share your information only in the following situations:
Service Providers
Trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and customer service (under strict confidentiality agreements).
Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (you will be notified of any such change).
Your Consent
With your explicit consent for specific purposes not covered in this policy.
4. Data Security
🔐 Our Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- • Secure servers and database protection
- • Regular security audits and updates
- • Access controls and employee training
- • Data backup and recovery procedures
- • Incident response and monitoring
- • Third-party security assessments
- • Compliance with industry standards
⚠️ Important Security Note
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to using industry-standard practices to protect your data.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws:
👁️ Access & Information
- • Request copies of your personal data
- • Learn about our data processing activities
- • Understand who we share data with
✏️ Correction & Updates
- • Correct inaccurate information
- • Update your contact preferences
- • Modify your communication settings
🗑️ Deletion & Erasure
- • Request deletion of your data
- • Withdraw consent for processing
- • Unsubscribe from communications
📦 Portability & Control
- • Export your data in common formats
- • Object to certain processing activities
- • Restrict how we use your information
📞 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
- • Email: [email protected]
- • Phone: (555) 123-4567
- • Mail: 123 Gulf Shore Dr,
We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require verification of your identity.
7. Children's Privacy
👶 Protection of Minors
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
For family events and activities, we recommend parental supervision and consent before children participate in any activities or provide any information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
📢 How We Notify You
- • Post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- • Send email notifications for significant changes (if you've subscribed)
- • Display prominent notices on our website
- • Provide reasonable advance notice when possible
Your continued use of our services after any changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Information
📧 Privacy Questions & Concerns
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
Mailing Address
Gulf Beaches Lib
Attn: Privacy Officer
North Naples, FL 34110, USA
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Effective Date: January 15, 2025