Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 November 2025

Welcome to wnyherpsociety.org.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name, email address, or other contact details when you subscribe, comment, or contact us.
  • Any information you submit through forms on the website.

1.2. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs

This data is collected mainly through cookies and similar technologies.

1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze traffic
  • Personalize content

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may stop working correctly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your data for:

  • Operating and maintaining the website
  • Improving user experience
  • Responding to inquiries and comments
  • Sending updates if you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

Our website may use tools or services provided by third parties, including:

  • Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Embedded content (videos, maps, social media posts)

These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies separately.

4. Data Retention

We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Data Protection and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent (for newsletter or contact forms)
  • Object to data processing
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

contact@wnyherpsociety.org (replace with your actual email if different).

7. Links to External Websites

Our content may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request data-related actions, you may contact us at:

Email: contact@wnyherpsociety.org
Website: wnyherpsociety.org