Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our internet community forum (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:

• Personal Data: Email address, username, display name, profile picture, and bio.

• Derivative Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and the pages you view.

• User Content: Posts, comments, and private messages exchanged with other users.

• Tracking Technologies: Cookies and similar technologies to track usage and enhance your experience.

Use of Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which may collect or process personal data:

• Google Analytics: for usage analytics.

• Google AdSense: for serving advertisements.

• Stripe: for processing any payments.

• Akismet: for spam filtering.

• Social Logins: such as 'Log in with Google'.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

How We Use Your Information

We use information collected about you via the Site to:

• Operate and maintain the Site

• Improve your experience

• Prevent fraudulent activity and ensure security

• Respond to user inquiries and provide support

• Send you updates or administrative messages

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information:

• With third-party service providers as listed above

• To comply with legal obligations

• To protect rights, property, or safety of the forum, our users, or others

• In connection with any merger, sale, or asset transfer

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of all of the data you have provided to the St Clair Community website and forum.

• Request a deletion of your account allowing you to either remove yourself from the site, or create a new account if you desire.

All requests for personal information collected, or to delete your account can be made here at this link.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under the age of 13. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age.

If an account is registered and its owner or primary user is found to be 13 years of age or younger, the account will be deleted once the matter is brought to our attention. To bring this to our attention, please use the contact form link located at the bottom of every page, or use the link here.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated 'Effective Date'.