Darien Lions Club and Darien Lions Club Foundation Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9/29/2025

Darien Lions Club ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information through our website https://www.darienlions.org and any associated communication services, including SMS messages.
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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:
•    Contact Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
•    Communication Preferences: including your consent to receive SMS messages.
•    Usage Information: such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
•    Donation or Event Registration Data: when applicable, we may collect payment or participation details.
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2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:
•    Forms filled out on our website (e.g., contact forms, event registrations)
•    Email or phone communications
•    SMS opt-ins
•    Cookies and other tracking technologies
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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
•    Provide event information and updates
•    Communicate with you about our services or community initiatives
•    Respond to inquiries or requests
•    Send SMS messages, if consent was provided
•    Improve website functionality and user experience
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4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information, including your SMS consent and phone number, with any third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
•    With service providers who help us operate the website and communication systems (e.g., email or SMS platforms)
•    As required by law or legal process
•    To protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization or others
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5. SMS Messaging Disclosures

If you consent to receive SMS from the Darien Lions Club, you agree to receive informational and event-related SMS from us.
•    Reply STOP to opt-out
•    Reply HELP for support
•    Message and data rates may apply
•    Messaging frequency may vary

 

Visit https://www.darienlions.org/privacy-policy to view this privacy policy and our terms and conditions.
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6. Your Choices and Rights

You may:
•    Opt out of email or SMS communications at any time
•    Request access to or correction of your personal information
•    Disable cookies in your browser settings
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7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
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8. Policy Accessibility

This privacy policy is available via the footer of our website and can also be obtained by request through the Contact Us link.

 

For questions, please contact us at:
Darien Lions Club
lionsdarien@gmail.com
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9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.