Effective Date: 9/30/2025
Website: www.brandywinecolonials.org

Organization: Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps, Topton, PA 19562

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1. Introduction

The Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our programs, events, or communications.

 

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Topton, Pennsylvania. By using our website, you consent to the terms of this policy.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Donation history

• Event registration details

• Membership applications or volunteer interest forms

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b. Non-Personal Information

• Browser type

• IP address

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent

• Referral source (how you found our website)

This data is collected via cookies and similar technologies to help us improve user experience and site performance.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages

• Process donations and send acknowledgments

• Manage memberships, volunteer lists, and event registrations

• Provide updates about news, events, or fundraising opportunities

• Improve our website and outreach strategies

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

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4. Email Communication

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email through a contact form, we may occasionally send updates about our programs, events, and fundraising efforts. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

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5. Donations and Payment Processing

Online donations may be processed via third-party services such as PayPal, Stripe, or other secure payment processors. We do not store your credit card information. Please refer to those services' privacy policies for more information.

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6. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Understand how visitors use our site

• Track website traffic

• Improve site functionality

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies, but this may affect your site experience.

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7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites for reference or convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

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8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

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10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we have about you

• Request corrections or updates to your information

• Opt out of communications

• Request that we delete your data, subject to legal and recordkeeping requirements

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of those changes.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to update your information, please contact:

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Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps
Topton, PA 19562
Email: brandywinecolonials@gmail.com
Website: www.brandywinecolonials.org