Privacy
Policy

Effective Date: November 18, 2024

Shoreline Greenway Trail, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information:  

   Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, mailing address, and any other details submitted through our contact forms, donation forms, or newsletter sign-ups.

2. Non-Personal Information:  

   Automatically collected data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage information. This helps us analyze trends and improve the website experience.

3. Cookies:  

   We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand user behavior, save preferences, and optimize the website. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but doing so may limit some functionalities of the site.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

– To respond to your inquiries or provide the information you request.

– To process donations and acknowledge your contributions.

– To send periodic newsletters or updates about our activities.

– To analyze and improve the website’s performance and content.

– To comply with legal obligations or enforce our policies.

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 trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our activities, or providing services to you (e.g., payment processors for donations).

– Legal Compliance:  

  We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Cookies Policy

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analyze website traffic to enhance user experience.
  • Provide relevant content and services.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

– Access and Correction:  

  Request access to the personal information we have about you and request corrections to inaccuracies.

– Data Deletion:  

  Request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations.

– Opt-Out:  

Unsubscribe from our mailing lists at any time by contacting us directly at info@shorelinegreenwaytrail.org.

Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Shoreline Greenway Trail, Inc.  

Box 148  

Branford, CT 06405  

Email: info@shorelinegreenwaytrail.org  

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Last Updated: November 18, 2024