Effective Date: January 1, 2025
The ARRL Missouri Section is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This tool collects non-identifiable data, such as your browser type, device type, and general geographic location (e.g., “St. Louis, MO”). This data helps us improve the user experience and does not personally identify you.
- Google Fonts: To ensure our website is accessible and easy to read, we use Google Fonts. When you visit a page, your browser may send a request to Google’s servers to load these fonts, which may include your IP address.
- Contact & Request Forms: If you voluntarily submit information through a form (such as a request for information), we collect the specific details you provide (e.g., name, call sign, email address).
2. How We Use Information
We use the information collected to:
- Operate and maintain the website.
- Respond directly to your inquiries or requests.
- Analyze traffic trends to ensure our resources are reaching the Missouri ham community effectively.
- No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking
Google Analytics uses “cookies”—small text files placed on your device—to gather anonymous usage data.
- Opt-Out: You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings or use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection.
4. Data Retention and Removal
Form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to fulfill your request or to maintain section records. If you would like to have your submitted information deleted from our records, please contact us, and we will process your request promptly.
5. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via our contact form.