Maryville Friends Connection a Nonprofit 501(c)(7)

Maryville   Friends Connection

Effective Date: 12/31/2025

Maryville Friends Connection (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit social organization organized under Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or interact with us online:

Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name
• Email      address
• Phone      number
• Mailing      address
• Event      registration information
• Payment      information (processed through third-party providers)
• Any      information you submit through forms, emails, or registrations

You are not required to provide personal information to browse our website.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP      address
• Browser      type and device information
• Pages      visited and time spent on the site
• Referring      website addresses

This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and security purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate      with members and participants
• Manage      events, activities, and registrations
• Respond      to inquiries and requests
• Process      payments and confirmations
• Improve      our website and services
• Maintain      organizational records
• Comply      with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Payments and Third-Party Services

Payments, registrations, or donations made through our website may be processed by trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors or event platforms).

We do not store full credit card or banking information on our servers. These third parties are responsible for their own privacy and security practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information only:

• With      service providers who assist us in operating our website or activities
• When      required by law or legal process
• To      protect the rights, property, or safety of Maryville Friends Connection or      others

Access to personal information is limited to authorized individuals who need it for legitimate organizational purposes.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather basic analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used.

Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or maintain organizational records.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe information has been collected from a child, please contact us so it can be removed.

9. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Request      access to or correction of your personal information
• Request      that we delete your information, subject to legal or operational      requirements
• Opt      out of non-essential communications

Requests can be made using the contact information below.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:

Maryville Friends Connection
Email: info@mfctn.com
Website: www.mfctn.com