Rotary E-Club of District 3450

Last Updated: 2025-5-24

At the Rotary E-Club of District 3450, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://rotary3450-eclub.org).

1. Who We Are

Our website is operated by the Rotary E-Club of District 3450, a member of Rotary International. We are a service-oriented organization dedicated to community improvement, humanitarian efforts, and ethical leadership.

Website: https://rotary3450-eclub.org
Contact Email: rotary3450eclub@gmail.com

2. Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comments form (name, email, comment).
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help with spam detection.
  • An anonymized string (hash) from your email address (if using Gravatar) to display your profile picture.

Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

3. Media

If you upload images to the website:

  • Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract this data.
  • We do not claim ownership of your media but may use it for Rotary-related purposes.

4. Cookies

If you leave a comment or log in to our site, you may opt-in to saving your details in cookies for convenience. These cookies last:

  • Comment cookies – 1 year.
  • Login cookies – 2 days (or longer if “Remember Me” is selected).
  • Session cookies – Deleted when you close your browser.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos from YouTube, social media feeds). Such content behaves as if you visited the external website, which may:

  • Collect data about you.
  • Use cookies.
  • Track interactions with the embedded content.

We do not control these third-party sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may disclose information in the following cases:

  • Service Providers (e.g., website hosting, email services).
  • Rotary International (if required for district or global initiatives).
  • Legal Compliance (if required by law or to protect our rights).

7. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments & metadata – Retained indefinitely unless deleted by request.
  • User accounts – Data is stored as long as the account is active.
  • Analytics & logs – Typically retained for 3 years.

8. Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:

  • An exported file of your personal data.
  • Deletion of your data (excluding data we must retain for legal or administrative purposes).

To exercise these rights, contact us at rotary3450eclub@gmail.com.

9. Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet).
  • Some data may be processed outside your country via secure third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, email providers).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

For questions or requests regarding your data, contact:
Rotary E-Club of District 3450
Email: rotary3450eclub@gmail.com