Privacy Policy for Grafton

At Grafton, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in other ways. By accessing our site and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Grafton is a family-friendly news and information portal dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable content. Our contact details are:

Email: info@graftoncountyedc.org

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

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal data to provide, improve, and protect our services. The types of information we collect include:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and other information you provide when you register for an account, sign up for newsletters, or contact us.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and other technical details collected automatically when you access our site.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our site, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and content viewed.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies, which help us personalize your experience and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Our Services: Ensuring our website functions properly and delivering the content you request.
  • To Communicate with You: Sending newsletters, updates, or responding to your inquiries.
  • To Improve Our Services: Analyzing user behavior to enhance the quality and performance of our site.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements, responding to legal requests, and managing any disputes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You have given us explicit consent to process your data for specific purposes, such as receiving newsletters.
  • Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing that is essential for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, while balancing your rights.
  • Legal Obligations: Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

5. How We Share Your Information

Grafton does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers to help us deliver our services, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email marketing platforms. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only allowed to use your data for specified purposes.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data if required by law, in response to legal requests, or to protect our rights and safety.

6. International Data Transfers

Grafton operates globally, and your personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that any data transferred internationally is protected with appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to maintain the same level of protection as within the EEA.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We implement a range of security measures to safeguard your personal data, including:

  • Data Encryption: We use encryption technologies to protect your data during transmission and storage.
  • Access Controls: We limit access to your personal data to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job duties.
  • Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular reviews and updates of our security practices to address new threats and vulnerabilities.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in specific situations.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@graftoncountyedc.org. We will respond to your request within the legal timeframe.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our content, improve site performance, and personalize your experience. For more information on our use of cookies, please see our Cookies Policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Children’s Privacy

Grafton is a family-friendly platform, and we are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Grafton may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy regularly. Your continued use of our site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@graftoncountyedc.org

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws.