Privacy Policy

Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network
Effective Date: April 1, 2026

The Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide to Us

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Business details (if applicable)

  • Account login details for member access

  • Information submitted through forms, event registrations, and membership sign-ups

Payment Information
Payments are processed through Square. We do not store your full payment details (such as credit card numbers). Payment information is handled securely by Square in accordance with their privacy and security policies.

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

  • Referral sources

This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Manage memberships and member accounts

  • Process event registrations and payments

  • Send newsletters and marketing emails via Squarespace

  • Communicate updates, events, and opportunities

  • Improve our website and services

  • Respond to inquiries and provide support

You can unsubscribe from emails at any time.

3. We Do Not Sell Your Information

Your trust matters to us.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties—ever.

4. How Your Information Is Shared

We only share your information when necessary to operate our services, including with:

  • Square (for secure payment processing)

  • Squarespace (for website hosting, member accounts, and email communications)

  • Google Analytics (to understand website traffic and usage)

These third-party providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

5. Member Accounts

If you create a member account:

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials

  • We take reasonable steps to protect your account information

  • You may request account updates or deletion at any time

6. Email Communications

If you opt in to receive emails, you may receive:

  • Event announcements

  • Network updates

  • Promotions or special opportunities

You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails.

7. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance your browsing experience

  • Analyze site traffic through Google Analytics

  • Improve website performance

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no online system is completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your data

To make a request, contact us at: SECTWNBIZ@gmail.com

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network
P.O. Box 921
Groton, CT 06340-0921
Email:SECTWNBIZ@gmail.com

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