Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2011, last updated on December 17, 2024


A. Introduction

AOC7 Neighborhood Organization is committed to protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your

personal information.


B. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information:

When provided voluntarily by individuals, we may collect personal information

such as names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.


b) Non-Personal Information:

For statistical purposes, we may also collect non-personal information such as 

browser type, operating system, and IP address.


C. How We Use Your Information

We may use the collected information for purposes including but not limited 

to:

1) Customize or personalize your experience of our website. 

2) Contact and communicate with you. 

3) Enable you to access and use our website, associated applications, and associated social media platforms.

4) Internal record keeping and administrative purposes. 


D. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third 

parties without your consent, except as outlined in this Privacy Policy.


a) Third-Party Service Providers:

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in 

operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you


b) Legal Compliance:

We may disclose information when required by law or in response to lawful 

requests by public authorities.

Data disclosure laws vary between countries, and even within countries, they 

can be subject to federal, state/provincial, and local regulations. In the United States

and Canada, data disclosure laws encompass a combination of federal and provincial/

state regulations. I'll provide you with a brief overview of the major federal laws in

both countries.


United States:

1. Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act):

• Overview: The FTC Act broadly prohibits unfair and deceptive practices in

commerce, including the unauthorized disclosure of personal information.

• Enforcement: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the FTC Act.


2. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA):

• Overview: Primarily applicable to financial institutions, GLBA requires these

institutions to protect the privacy and security of consumer financial

information.

• Enforcement: Various federal agencies, including the FTC, have enforcement

authority.


3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA):

• Overview: Applies to protected health information held by covered entities and 

their business associates. It sets standards for the privacy and security of health 

information.

• Enforcement: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is 

responsible for enforcing HIPAA.


4. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• Overview: COPPA regulates the online collection of personal information from 

children under 13. It requires obtaining parental consent.

• Enforcement: The FTC enforces COPPA.


5. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Overview: State-level legislation granting California residents specific privacy

rights and imposing obligations on businesses handling their personal

information.

• Enforcement: The California Attorney General can enforce the CCPA.


E. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control

cookies through your browser settings.


F. Your Choices

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To do

so, please contact us at [your email address].


G. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However,

no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.


H. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be

effective immediately upon posting to the website.


I. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us

at aocseven7@gmail.com