The Chicago Young Republicans Club ("CYR," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our organization. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for membership

• Register for events

• Make a donation

• Contact us through our website

• Subscribe to our communications

• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)

• Demographic information (age, occupation, industry)

• Payment information for donations and event registrations

• Membership preferences and interests

• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. We may also collect information about your browsing behavior, such as pages viewed and links clicked.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications and maintain member records

• Facilitate event registration and communicate event details

• Process donations and provide donation receipts

• Send newsletters, updates, and communications about CYR activities

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

• Improve our website and user experience

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, email delivery, website hosting)

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit permission

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications

• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@chicagoyrs.com.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Chicago Young Republicans Club

Email: info@chicagoyrs.com

Location: Chicago, Illinois