our privacy policy

1. Information We Collect

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We collect the following types of personal information:

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• Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and any details you choose to provide through our contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or event registration forms.

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• Donation Information: When you make an online donation, we collect your name, contact details, donation amount, and related information needed to process your contribution and issue tax receipts. Payment card and bank details are processed securely by Wix Payments or another authorized provider, and Gay Social does not have access to your full payment information.

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• Event Information: Details you provide when registering for an event. When necessary, and only with your consent, this information may be shared with the event venue.

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• Automatically Collected Data: Certain technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device details, and pages visited. This data is collected automatically through our service providers (including Wix and Google Analytics). Please note that while this information is collected on our behalf, it is not directly accessible to Gay Social and may only be disclosed by our providers in response to valid legal requests.

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We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We use your information to:​

    •    Respond to inquiries and provide requested services.

    •    Process donations and issue tax receipts.

    •    Send newsletters, updates, and event information (if you opt in).

    •    Manage event registrations and, with your consent, share necessary details with event venues.

    •    Improve our website and services through analytics.

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3. Sharing of Information

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We do not sell or rent personal or donor information. We may share your information:

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• With trusted service providers (such as Wix and Google) to operate our website, process payments, send emails, and perform analytics.

• With event venues when necessary for registration or security, and only if you have agreed to share your contact details.

• When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

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All service providers are bound by written agreements requiring them to meet legal privacy and data protection standards.

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4. Cookies and Tracking

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Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for functionality and analytics. For more details, please see Wix’s Cookie Policy.

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5. Data Retention and Minimization

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We collect only the personal information necessary for the purposes described in this policy. We retain personal data only as long as required to fulfill those purposes or meet legal and financial obligations. When the retention period ends, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

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6. Sensitive Data and Consent

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We may collect sensitive personal data, including sexual orientation and gender identity, when you voluntarily provide it — for example, in surveys, event registrations, or program applications. We collect this information only to better understand and serve our community and to ensure our programs are inclusive and effective.

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We process sensitive personal data only with your explicit consent, which you provide by affirmatively agreeing when submitting the information. You may decline to provide this data, and your access to our services will not be affected.

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We do not share sensitive personal data with third parties unless required by law or with your explicit permission. We store this information securely and restrict access to authorized personnel only.

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7. Your Rights Under the NJDPA​

 

If you are a New Jersey resident, you have the right to:

 

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.

• Request deletion of your personal data.

• Obtain a portable copy of your personal data.

• Opt out of the sale of personal information, targeted advertising, or profiling.

 

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@gaysocialnj.org. We will respond within 45 days of receiving your request, with the possibility of a 45‑day extension if needed.

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8. Data Security

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We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

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9. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when it was most recently revised. Significant changes will be posted on our website.

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10. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us:

Gay Social Corporation

424 Presidential Drive

Lebanon, NJ 08833

Email: info@gaysocialnj.org