This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) explains how Guilford Newcomers & Neighbors (“we,” “us,” and/or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information from individuals (“you” and/or “your”) who access and use our online Circle community or mobile or other downloadable applications (collectively, the “Community”). Beyond the Privacy Policy, your use of the Community is also subject to our Terms of Service.

We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases (for example, if we plan to use your information in a way that materially differs from this Privacy Policy), we will provide you with additional notice (such as sending you a notification).

We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access the Community or otherwise interact with us to stay informed about our information practices and the choices available to you.

Personal Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide to Us

Registration and Profile Information
When you open an account with us through the Community (“Account”), we may ask you to provide identifiers and contact information such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Communications
We may also collect identifiers, such as your name and email address, and other information you choose to provide when you:

• Participate in interactive features of the Community (such as sending a message)

• Fill out a form

• Publish statements on our platform

• Participate in a contest or promotion

• Communicate with us via third-party social media sites

• Request customer support

• Otherwise communicate with us

Messages Between Members
When you communicate with other members through the Community, we and our third-party partners receive the content of the messages you send and receive, as well as information about those messages (such as when they were sent or received).

Content
We may collect other content and information you share through the Community when you submit content, comment on a blog, participate in discussions, or otherwise interact with the Community.

Payment Information
If you make a purchase through the Community, your payment-related information (such as credit card or other financial information) is collected by our third-party payment processor (Stripe) on our behalf.

Personal Information That May Be Collected Automatically Through the Community

When you access or use the Community or transact business with us, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect information about how you access and use the Community and the device you use, including:

Device Identifiers
Such as your IP address, internet service provider, device type, unique device identifiers (UDID), and identifiers associated with cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information
Including:

• Browser type, language, and operating system

• Referring web pages

• Pages visited and links clicked

• Ads viewed and interactions

• Videos watched

• Purchase activity and checkout behavior

• Location when interacting with the Community

We may also use third-party tools that track interactions such as mouse movements, scrolling, clicks, and keystrokes.

Geolocation Information
We may derive approximate location from your IP address and combine it with other location-based data. You can stop precise location collection at any time (see “Your Choices”).

Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our partners use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies. These may track activity across different services over time.

• Session cookies expire when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies remain for future visits

You can modify cookie settings via your browser. Disabling cookies may impact functionality.

Personal Information Collected from Third Parties

Information from Third-Party Sources
We may collect information about you from:

• Other members

• Social media platforms

• Marketing partners

• Other third parties

If you connect a social media account, certain profile information may be shared with us.

Personal Information Usage

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Community

• Personalize your experience

• Process and maintain transaction records

• Send technical notices, updates, and alerts

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer service

• Communicate about events, promotions, and updates

• Monitor trends, usage, and effectiveness

• Detect and prevent fraud or illegal activity

• Facilitate promotions and contests

• Improve services by combining data sources

• Maintain internal administrative records

• Fulfill purposes disclosed at collection or permitted by law
  

Personal Information Disclosure

Partners and Affiliates: We may share information with affiliates or subsidiaries.

Circle Platform: The Community is powered by CircleCo, Inc. (“Circle”), and information may be shared with them.

Service Providers and Vendors: We may share information with vendors supporting the Community.

Other Members: Information you share may be visible to others depending on your privacy settings. We cannot control further use.

Analytics Partners: We may use analytics providers that collect usage data.

Legal and Law Enforcement: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations or investigations.

Business Transfers: Information may be transferred during mergers, sales, or acquisitions.

Consent: We may share information with your consent.

Children’s Privacy

The Community is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we learn we have, we will delete it.

Social Sharing Features

The Community may include sharing tools that allow you to share activity with others. Your settings control visibility. Refer to third-party policies for more details.

Third Parties

The Community may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information but cannot guarantee complete security.

Transfer of Information to the U.S.

The Community is hosted in the U.S. By using it, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the U.S.

Your Choices

Account Information
You can update or delete your account by logging in or contacting us.

Location Information
You can disable location tracking via device settings.

Marketing Communications
You can unsubscribe from promotional emails.

Push Notifications
You can disable notifications in device settings.

Do Not Track
We do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

Contact Us

If you have questions, contact:
info@guilfordnewcomers.com

Mailing Address:
Guilford Newcomers
P.O. Box 75
Guilford, CT 06437