GHOSTBUSTERSTRD.ORG PRIVACY POLICY

 Last Updated: 9/1/2025
Ghostbusters: Texas Rangers Division (the "Organization," "we," "us") is a non-profit corporation based in Texas, specializing in making appearances for charity as Ghostbusters. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, ghostbusterstrd.org (the "Website").
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. This is done for two primary purposes: coordinating charity event appearances and processing merchandise sales. The specific types of information we may collect include:
• For Event Appearances: Your name, email address, phone number, and details about the event you're requesting.
• For Merchandise Sales: Your name, shipping address, and email address. Payment information is handled by a third-party processor and is not stored by us.
We also automatically collect standard, non-personal data when you visit our website (e.g., your IP address, browser type, and pages visited). This information helps us understand website traffic and improve our site.
2. How We Use Your Information and Our Legal Basis for Processing
We use the information you provide to us to carry out our mission and operations. The legal basis for processing your personal data is as follows:
• For the performance of a contract: We process your data to fulfill your requests for an event appearance or to complete your merchandise order.
• For our legitimate interests: We have a legitimate interest in using your data to manage our operations, improve our services, and communicate with you about our activities, as long as these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
We will use your information to:
• Coordinate charity event appearances and communicate with you about your request.
• Process and fulfill merchandise orders, including shipping products to you.
• Respond to your inquiries, event requests, or merchandise orders.
• Maintain and improve the functionality of our Website.
3. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need to retain your information, we will securely destroy or anonymize it.
4. Merchandise and Third-Party Services
When you purchase merchandise, your payment information is not collected by us directly. Instead, it is processed securely by a third-party payment provider (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, etc.). This provider has its own privacy policy that governs how your data is handled. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content or practices of these third-party services.
Similarly, we may use other trusted third-party services to host our website or conduct website analytics. Your data may be shared with these services only to the extent necessary for them to perform their functions.
5. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
We use "cookies" to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your computer's hard drive. They help us remember your preferences and recognize you on future visits. We may use both "necessary" cookies, which are essential for the website to function, and "analytics" cookies, which help us analyze how visitors use our site to make improvements. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not work correctly as a result.
6. Data Security and Breach Notification
We are committed to protecting the security of your personal data. We implement reasonable security measures to keep your information safe from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act, by providing prompt notification to you and relevant authorities as required by law.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take steps to remove that information.
8. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data that we hold:
• The Right to Know: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you.
• The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
• The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
• The Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We want to be clear that we do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their own commercial use.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to other sites that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
• Email: ghostbusters.trd@gmail.com