Last Updated: April 24, 2025
This privacy policy describes how subud-zone4.org handles information about visitors to our website.
1. Who We Are:
subud-zone4.org is an informational and news website dedicated to providing information about Subud’s Zone 4. You can contact us via email at zone4@subud.org.
2. Information We Collect (Limited Collection):
As an informational website, we do not directly collect personal data from our visitors through forms, user accounts, or login functionalities. However, the following information may be passively collected:
- Server Logs: Our web hosting provider may collect standard server logs, which can include your IP address, browser type, referring website, and access times. We do not typically access or actively process this data.
- Cookies: Our website may use cookies to ensure basic functionality and improve user experience. These may include:
- WordPress Session Cookies: These are essential for the functioning of the WordPress platform that our site is built on.
- Third-Party Cookies (if applicable): If we embed content from third-party services (e.g., YouTube videos, social media embeds), these services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies, and you should refer to the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.
- Analytics (if applicable): If we use website analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), these services may collect anonymized data about website traffic and usage. Please refer to the privacy policy of the specific analytics provider for details on their data collection practices.
3. How We Use the Information (Limited Use):
Any passively collected information is typically used for the following limited purposes:
- Ensuring the technical functionality and security of the website.
- Analyzing website traffic and usage trends to understand how visitors interact with our content and improve the website (if analytics are used).
- Supporting the functionality of embedded third-party content (as per their respective policies).
We do not:
- Collect personally identifiable information like names, email addresses, or login credentials.
- Use visitor data for marketing or advertising purposes.
- Share visitor data with third parties, except as inherent in the use of embedded services or as required by law.
4. Data Retention:
Server logs are typically retained by our hosting provider according to their policies. Cookie durations vary depending on the specific cookie. If we use analytics, data retention periods are governed by the policies of the analytics provider.
5. Your Rights:
As we do not directly collect or store significant amounts of personal data, your direct rights regarding access, rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing may be limited in the context of our website. However, you have the right to be informed about the data we process (as outlined in this policy). Regarding third-party cookies, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Websites:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please review the privacy policies of those websites directly.
7. Updates to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at zone4@subud.org.