1. Introduction

Your privacy is a top priority for SARCA (“we,” “us”). This policy explains:

• What personal information we collect and how.
• Why we collect it, what we do with it, and your control over it.
• When this policy applies (e.g., website, emails, donations).

2. Information We Collect

• Automatically collected: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, date/time, referring site.
• User-submitted: Name, email, address, phone (e.g., newsletter sign-up, contact form, donations).
• Cookies & tracking:
  • Necessary cookies for site functionality.
  • Performance/analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) used in anonymized form to improve usability.
  • Marketing or social cookies (used optionally with your consent).

3. How We Use Your Information

• Improve website performance and content relevance.
• Respond to inquiries, personalize our communications, and process donations.
• Process transactions via secure, encrypted connections (SSL).
• Only send email updates that you’ve requested; always offer opt-out options.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not share personal data with third parties, except:

• When required by law (e.g., legal process).

5. Third-Party Links

Links to external websites (e.g., partners or resources) do not have SARCA oversight. Review their privacy policies independently.

6. Your Rights

• Access and update your personal information at any time via your profile or by emailing us.
• Withdraw consent at any time—especially for newsletters or marketing emails.
• Request deletion or portability of your personal data in accordance with GDPR/CCPA.

7. Data Retention & Security

• We keep your data only as long as needed for legitimate purposes or required by law.
• We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their personal data. If such data is detected, we remove it promptly.

9. Policy Updates

• We may update this policy periodically—last updated: [Date].
• We’ll notify you of significant changes via email and prominent updates on our site.

10. Contact Us

Questions, corrections, or concerns? Reach out to:
Email: info@thesarca.com (or a dedicated privacy@thesarca.com)
Mailing Address: 9600 2ND STREET NORTH SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33702, United States