Privacy Policy
The Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and secure online experience. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit the SACA website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Collection of Personal Information
SACA may collect personal information such as your name, email address, home or work address, and telephone number. We may also collect general demographic data, including your ZIP code, age, gender, interests, and preferences, which are not personally identifiable.
In addition, technical data about your device and internet connection may be collected automatically. This includes your IP address, browser type, access times, and the websites that referred you to us. We use this information to operate our website effectively, improve service quality, and generate usage statistics.
Please be aware that any personal information you voluntarily share on public forums or message boards through our site may be collected and used by others. Note that SACA does not monitor private online communications.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of other websites linked from the SACA website, as we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
Use of Personal Information
SACA uses the information you provide to operate our website and deliver the services you request. We may also use it to inform you about other programs or services offered by SACA or our partners and to invite you to participate in surveys or feedback opportunities.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may occasionally contact you on behalf of trusted partners about services that may interest you, without sharing your personal details with them. SACA may share your data with trusted service providers for activities such as data analysis, mail distribution, or customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.
SACA does not use or share sensitive personal data, such as information about race, religion, or political views, without your explicit consent.
We may use data about how users navigate our site to personalize your experience and display relevant content based on your interests.
We will only disclose your personal information without notice if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
(a) comply with legal obligations;
(b) protect and defend SACA’s rights or property;
(c) act to protect the personal safety of our users or the public.
Text Messaging and SMS Communication
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from SACA related to programs, services, appointment reminders, and other relevant updates. Standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier.
- Opt-In Consent: You must provide explicit consent before receiving any text communications from SACA.
- Opt-Out Option: You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any message or contacting us directly.
- Data Use: Your mobile number and any associated text messaging data will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties. This information is used solely for communication purposes between you and SACA.
- Confidentiality: All mobile communication is handled in accordance with SACA’s privacy standards and is protected from unauthorized access.
Security of Your Information
SACA takes the protection of your personal data seriously. We store your information on secure servers and safeguard it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. When sensitive data, such as credit card information, is transmitted to other websites, it is encrypted using technologies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
SACA may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or feedback from users. We recommend reviewing this page occasionally to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
