Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Methuen 300th Anniversary Committee ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use the Methuen300.org website (the "Site").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address, name (optional)
• Register for events: Name, email, phone number, address
• Purchase tickets: Name, email, phone, address, payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
• Submit a community event: Organization name, contact information, event details
• Contact us: Name, email, phone (optional), message content

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process event registrations and ticket purchases
• Send you event confirmations and tickets
• Deliver newsletters and updates about anniversary events (only if you subscribe)
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Review and process community event submissions
• Improve our website and services
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate the website (hosting, email delivery, payment processing)
• Payment Processors: Stripe processes all payments securely and we never see your full credit card information
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure database with access controls
• Rate limiting to prevent spam and abuse
• Regular security monitoring and updates
• PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link
• Object: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes

Newsletter and Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you periodic updates about Methuen 300 events and news. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions properly. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. If we add analytics in the future, we will update this policy and provide you with appropriate notice and choices.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services you've requested
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
Event registrations: Until 2 years after the event
Contact form submissions: Until 1 year after submission

Third-Party Services

Our Site uses the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication (Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy)
• Stripe: Payment processing (Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy)
• Resend: Email delivery (Privacy Policy: https://resend.com/legal/privacy-policy)
• Vercel: Website hosting (Privacy Policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Email: info@methuen300.org
Mail: Methuen 300th Anniversary Committee
Methuen, MA 01844