Privacy Policy

The New England Blind Sailing Association (“NEBSA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This page explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or interact with us.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, registrations, or donations.
Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and general usage statistics collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies.
Donation Information: If you make a donation, payment details are processed securely through our third-party payment processors. NEBSA does not store full credit card information.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Provide updates about our programs, events, and initiatives.
Process registrations, donations, or volunteer applications.
Improve our website and user experience.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in limited cases:

With trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors, email service providers) who help us operate our programs and website.
When required by law or to protect the safety of our participants, volunteers, or organization.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

Accessing or requesting a copy of the data we hold about you.
Requesting corrections or updates.
Requesting deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and operational limitations).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.”