Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 12, 2026

These Terms & Conditions govern the use of the Garden Club of Concord website and the personal information provided through the website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including when you:

  • Submit a membership application
  • Contact the Garden Club
  • Register or sign up for Club activities
  • Make a payment or pay membership dues
  • Participate in Club programs or events
  • Submit information through other website forms

Depending on the form or activity, this information may include:

  • First and last name
  • Mailing or home address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Professional information
  • Membership and mentor information
  • Horticultural interests
  • Volunteer interests and preferences
  • Event or program registration information
  • Other information you voluntarily provide

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use information collected through the website to:

  • Process and manage membership applications
  • Administer Club memberships and member records
  • Communicate with members and prospective members
  • Coordinate meetings, events, programs, and volunteer activities
  • Process dues, fees, or other payments
  • Respond to questions and requests
  • Distribute newsletters and Club communications
  • Maintain member directories and member resources
  • Improve the website and Club services
  • Protect the security and proper operation of the website
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

3. Member Directory and Member Information

Certain information may be included in the Garden Club of Concord’s member directory or other member-only resources.

Member information is intended for Garden Club purposes and should not be used for unauthorized solicitation or distributed to individuals outside the Club.

4. Payments

The website may allow members or other users to make payments for dues, memberships, events, or other Club-related purposes.

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers. When a third-party payment service processes a transaction, payment information may be collected and handled directly by that provider according to its own privacy and security practices.

The Garden Club does not necessarily receive or store complete payment card information.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate website features, remember preferences, improve website performance, and understand how visitors interact with the site.

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services for functions such as event registration, volunteer sign-ups, payment processing, maps, email communications, or embedded content.

When you interact with a third-party service, its own privacy policy and terms may apply. The Garden Club of Concord is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

7. How We Protect Information

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. How Long We Keep Information

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to administer memberships, operate Club programs, maintain appropriate records, comply with legal obligations, and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

9. Children’s Privacy

The website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.

If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected inappropriately, we will take reasonable steps to address it.

10. Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we correct or update personal information you have provided to the Garden Club.

Members should also notify the Club when their directory or contact information changes.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to the website, Club practices, or applicable requirements.

Any updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Garden Club of Concord

P.O. Box 1296

Concord, MA 01742