Effective Date: January 20, 2026
At Hillsdale Main Street (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we value your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit
hillsdalemainstreet.org.
1. Who We Are & Contact Information
Website Owner: Hillsdale Main Street
Email:
privacy@hillsdalemainstreet.org
2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as:
- Your name and email address when contacting us
- Messages sent through contact forms
- Email address for newsletter subscriptions
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type, device information, and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
c) Information From Third Parties
We may receive limited data from trusted third-party services used for analytics, hosting,
or security purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries and messages
- To improve website functionality and content
- To send newsletters if you choose to subscribe
- To maintain website security and prevent misuse
- To comply with legal requirements
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and to analyze
visitor behavior.
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site operation
- Preference cookies: Remember user settings
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the site
may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Use of Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google may collect information such as IP address and usage data.
This information is processed according to Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary:
- Contact messages: up to 2 years
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: up to 12 months
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Data may be shared only with trusted service providers who assist in operating the website
and only when necessary.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, including secure connections (HTTPS),
to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to certain data processing activities
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise your rights, please contact us at
privacy@hillsdalemainstreet.org.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will remove it.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email:
privacy@hillsdalemainstreet.org
Last updated: January 20, 2026
