Colorado White Water Association (CW) Privacy and Website Policy

Intent

The Colorado White Water Association ("CW", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy and Website Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (coloradowhitewater.org), engage with our programs, register for events, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, emergency contact details, and payment information when you register for membership, events, classes, or make donations.

• Usage Data: Includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and access times, collected automatically when you visit our Site.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and collect usage analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process membership applications and event registrations

• Communicate with you about events, classes, and organizational updates

• Manage your account and respond to inquiries

• Send newsletters and fundraising appeals (with opt-out option)

• Improve Site functionality and understand user preferences

• Process payments and donations securely

• Comply with legal obligations and ensure safety during events

3. Sharing Your Information

• Service Providers: We may share data with third parties who support our operations (e.g., payment processors, email newsletter services, website hosting) under strict confidentiality.

• Emergency Services: In case of health or safety emergencies during CW events or river trips.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal data if required by law or legal process.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Please take appropriate precautions when sharing information online.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided or by contacting us.

• Access and Updates: You can request to access, update, or delete your information by contacting us at programs@coloradowhitewater.org.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent. Parents may contact us to access or delete their child’s personal information.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. CW is not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal data.

8. Colorado Privacy Rights

• If you are a Colorado resident, you are entitled to rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado Privacy Act § 6-1-1301, including:

• The right to access and delete your personal data

• The right to opt out of personal data sales CW does not sell personal data)

• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at: programs@coloradowhitewater.org.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather traffic data. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some Site features may not function properly.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy and Website Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:
Colorado White Water Association: programs@coloradowhitewater.org.