Understanding Our Privacy Practices

Montrose Pride is dedicated to protecting the privacy of our community members. We collect personal information to enhance your experience with our services, such as event registrations and donations processing. This information helps us tailor our offerings to better serve the Montrose LGBTQIA+ community. We ensure that your data is handled with the utmost care and in compliance with applicable privacy laws. Our policy explains the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your data. By engaging with our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy, which is designed to be transparent and easy to understand.

Here are some common questions and answers about our privacy policy to help you understand how we protect your information.

Montrose Pride Privacy Policy

 Effective Date: 04/02/2025

Montrose Pride (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our community members and supporters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information on a voluntary basis:

• Names: For processing donations and event coordination.

• Email Addresses: For event coordination.

• Phone Numbers: For event coordination.

• Payment Information: For processing donations.

2. Methods of Collection

Your personal information is collected through:

• Application Forms: Submitted voluntarily by individuals.

• Website Contact Form: Information provided through our website’s contact form.

3. Use of Information

The personal information we collect is used solely for the purposes specified:

• Names and Payment Information: To process donations.

• Names, Email Addresses, and Phone Numbers: To coordinate events and communicate relevant information.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to third-party organizations, partners, or service providers.

5. Data Retention

Personal information is retained for a period of three (3) years, after which it is securely deleted.

6. Data Security

Access to personal information is restricted to committee heads only, ensuring that your data is protected from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7. Consent

By submitting application forms or using our website’s contact form, you consent to Montrose Pride collecting and processing your personal information as outlined in this policy.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@montrosecopride.org.

9. International Data Considerations

As we may collect data from individuals residing outside of Colorado or the United States, including the European Union, we strive to comply with applicable international data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are an EU resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, or erase your information, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Policy Availability

This Privacy Policy is accessible via the footer of our website.

12. Policy Updates

We review and update this Privacy Policy annually to ensure compliance with evolving privacy laws and practices. Any changes will be communicated through our website.

13. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: info@montrosecopride.org

• Mailing Address: PO Box 1433, Montrose, CO 81402