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Privacy Policy
Chipuneticook Lakes International Conservancy (CLIC)
Effective Date: August 7, 2025
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
The Chipuneticook Lakes International Conservancy (CLIC) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide to us.
Information We Collect
Website Newsletter Signup
When you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter through our website, we collect:
- Email address
Membership Information
When you submit a membership form by mail, we collect:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address
Financial Information
When you send payment (cheque) with your membership or donation, we may collect:
- Bank name and routing information (from cheque)
- Payment amount
- Payment date
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Send you our newsletter and updates about CLIC activities (if you've subscribed)
- Process your membership and maintain membership records
- Process payments and maintain financial records for accounting purposes
- Issue donation receipts as required
- Communicate with you about lake conservation efforts and events
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
Information Sharing
CLIC does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of CLIC, our members, or others
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Email Communications
Newsletter Subscriptions
- Newsletter subscriptions are entirely voluntary
- You may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email
- We will promptly remove your email address from our mailing list upon request
Member Communications
As a member, you may receive communications related to your membership, conservation updates, and organizational activities.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and operational requirements)
- Opt out of newsletter communications at any time
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or maintain membership records. Financial records, including cheque information, are retained in accordance with applicable accounting and tax requirements.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Chiputneticook Lakes International Conservancy (CLIC)
Email: CLICBoard@gmail.com
Address: 82 School House Road, Unit 30, Orient, Me, 04471
This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 7, 2025.
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