Privacy Policy
The Mid-Valley Quilt Guild ("MVQG," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and respecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website or interact with our organization.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information including:
Information You Provide:
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
Become a member or renew your membership
Register for events or workshops
Make a donation
Complete a contact form
Subscribe to our newsletter
Volunteer for Guild activities
This information may include:
Name
Mailing address
Email address
Phone number
Membership information
Payment-related information (processed securely through our payment provider)
Any additional information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
Like many websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on our website
Referring website
General location information
This information helps us improve our website and better understand how visitors use our services.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process memberships and renewals
Register participants for events and workshops
Process donations
Communicate Guild news, programs, and events
Respond to questions and requests
Maintain member records
Improve our website and online services
Fulfill legal or financial record-keeping requirements
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to support the Guild's mission and operations.
Payment Information
Online payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers. The Mid-Valley Quilt Guild does not store your complete credit or debit card information on our website.
Please refer to the privacy policies of our payment processor(s) for additional information regarding payment security and processing practices.
Member Information
Certain information within our Member Portal, such as the Member Directory or internal Guild documents, is available only to current Guild members.
Members are expected to use member-only information responsibly and not distribute or publish private member information without permission.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Remember website preferences
Improve website performance
Understand visitor behavior
Measure website traffic
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to receive Guild emails, newsletters, or event announcements, we may contact you regarding:
Upcoming meetings
Workshops
Quilt shows
Volunteer opportunities
Membership reminders
Community service projects
Other Guild-related news
You may unsubscribe from non-essential email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
How We Share Information
We value your privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only when necessary to:
Process payments
Deliver requested services
Comply with legal obligations
Protect the rights, safety, or property of the Guild or others
We may also work with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or managing communications. These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to help protect the personal information we collect.
While we strive to safeguard your information, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users submit information at their own risk.
Third Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including quilting organizations, sponsors, member businesses, social media platforms, or event partners.
The Mid-Valley Quilt Guild is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we may remove it.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Update your contact information
Opt out of certain communications
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
Changes To This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.
When updates are made, the Effective Date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us.
Mid-Valley Quilt Guild
4742 Liberty Road S., #437
Salem, OR 97302
Email: info@midvalleyquiltguild.com
Contact Form: Available on our Contact page.