Privacy Policy
Oldham County Beekeepers Association (“we”, “us”, or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, ocbees.org.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name and email address (e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter or fill out a contact form)
- Beekeeping experience level (if submitted through forms)
- General location (for event participation or educational outreach)
- Technical data like IP address and browser type (via analytics tools)
We do not collect or store payment information through this site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send newsletters and updates
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Inform you about upcoming meetings, events, or volunteer opportunities
- Improve our website and outreach
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to collect non-personal data such as:
- How visitors use the site
- Which pages are most popular
- Technical info like browser type
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools such as:
- Mailchimp or Brevo (for email newsletters)
- Google Forms (for surveys or signups)
- Embedded maps or videos (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps)
These services may collect their own data per their privacy policies.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You may:
- Request a copy of the information we have about you
- Ask us to update or delete your information
- Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
To make a request, contact us at ocbaky@gmail.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The Effective Date at the top will reflect the latest revision. Please check back periodically.
9. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this policy, contact:
Oldham County Beekeepers Association
📧 Email: ocbaky@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://www.ocbees.org