Effective Date: May 1, 2025
This privacy policy is tailored for an unincorporated association in California. This policy is designed to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
1. Introduction
The Ventura County Community College District Retirees’ Association (VCCCDRA) (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identifiers (name, email address, phone number, mailing address).
- Payments/Donations (dues paid or amount donated, payment method, transaction details).
- Volunteer & Event Participation Data (registration details, preferences).
- Website Usage Information (IP addresses, cookies).
3. Site Cookies
This website, including WordPress plugins used with this website, may use cookies for session management, security, or tracking user interactions. Please note that cookies do not allow us to gain control of your computer in any way.
If you want to disable cookies, you can do so by accessing your internet browser’s settings. You can also visit https://www.internetcookies.com, which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers and devices.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- process dues and donations.
- communicate updates about our programs and initiatives.
- manage volunteer activities and event participation.
- improve website functionality and security.
- list your contact information according to your preferences in our published VCCCDRA Member Directory; this assumes that you allow us to do so by opting in, which you may do online, by email, or by postal mail.
Your personal contact information will be used when we need to contact you, including when we respond to your comments or inquiries. We will also use your personal contact information to send you informational materials that are considered relevant.
Your personal contact information may be used to publish aggregate data without personal details. This may consist, for example, of visitor counts or other analytics.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties except in the following situations:
- With service providers who assist in processing donations or website maintenance.
- As required by law or legal requests.
- With explicit consent from the individual, except in the case of the Member Directory, as outlined in Item 4 above.
- When we publish and distribute the VCCCDRA Member Directory, either online or in hard copy, in which you may be listed according to your preferences.
6. Your Privacy Rights
California residents have the right to:
- access personal data we hold.
- request deletion of their information (subject to legal and operational exceptions).
- opt out of communications or data collection practices.
- correct inaccuracies in their personal data.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
VCCCD Retirees’ Association
P. O. Box 6216
Ventura, CA 93006-6216
Email: vcccdra@gmail.com
7. Data Security Measures
We implement safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, and misuse. While we strive for security, no system is 100% immune to cyber threats.
8. Links to Other Websites: Our website contains links that lead to other, external websites. If you access these links, the VCCCDRA is not held responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting those websites is not governed by this privacy policy agreement. Make sure to read the privacy policy documentation of the website you go to from our website.
9. Payment Gateways: This website, vcccdra.org, uses Paymattic, a WordPress plugin that allows us to use the services of Stripe, a financial platform that enables the VCCCDRA to accept payments from you, via debit or credit card, for donations or payments for membership dues. You may review Paymattic’s and Stripe’s privacy policies (U.S. versions) via the following links:
10. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via email or website updates.
11. Contact Information
For privacy-related concerns or requests, please reach out to:
VCCCD Retirees’ Association
P. O. Box 6216
Ventura, CA 93006-6216
Email: vcccdra@gmail.com