Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Our Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Yates Community Center (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information submitted through our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that any personal information you share with us is handled responsibly.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Website Forms

Our website includes several forms designed to help you connect with us and participate in our programs:

  • Event Registration Forms
  • Event Inquiry Forms
  • General Contact Forms

When you submit one of these forms, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address (if requested)
  • Details related to your inquiry or registration
  • IP address (automatically captured for security and spam prevention)

We use form submissions to:

  • Respond to your questions or requests
  • Register you for events or programs
  • Provide updates or information you requested
  • Improve our services and website functionality
  • Maintain website security and prevent spam or abuse

Form submissions may be stored in our website’s database for administrative, legal, or security purposes. If you would like your information removed, contact us at contact@yatescc.org.

Backups

To protect against data loss and ensure the stability of our website, we perform regular backups. These backups may include:

  • Form submissions
  • User‑submitted information
  • System logs
  • Website files and database content

Backups are stored securely and are only accessed when necessary for restoration or troubleshooting. Backup files are automatically deleted on a rolling schedule determined by our hosting provider or backup system.

Newsletter Signup

We may offer an email newsletter to share updates, announcements, and community information. When you sign up, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)
  • IP address and signup timestamp (collected automatically by Mailchimp)

How This Information is Used

Your information is used solely to send newsletters and related communications. We use Mailchimp, a third‑party email marketing service, to manage our mailing list and deliver emails.

Mailchimp may also collect:

  • Email engagement data (opens, clicks)
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address

You can review Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy here, https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site and to improve our services.
Google Analytics may collect:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Browser and device information
  • General geographic location
  • IP address (anonymized when possible)

Google may use this data to provide aggregated reports and improve its own services. Learn more about Google’s data practices: https://policies.google.com/privacy. Opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Remember preferences
  • Enable analytics
  • Support security features

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.

Third‑Party Services

Our website may use third‑party plugins or services that collect or process data, such as:

Links to Other Websites

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

  • Form plugins
  • Security plugins
  • Anti‑spam tools
  • Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure server configurations
  • Limited access to administrative areas
  • Regular updates to WordPress core, themes, and plugins
  • Use of reputable security plugins

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Each third‑party service has its own privacy practices.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe such information has been submitted, please contact us so we can remove it.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • Accessing your data
  • Requesting corrections
  • Requesting deletion
  • Withdrawing consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@yatescc.org.

Contact Us

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

Yates Community Center
467 North Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527
contact@yatescc.org
(315) 536-3354