Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to Shifters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address, which you provide when you fill out forms on our website, such as the contact form or membership application.
  • Membership Information: Details about your vehicle(s), interests, and any other information you provide as part of your membership profile.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: To process membership applications, respond to inquiries, and provide information about club events and activities.
  • To Improve Our Website: To analyze usage data and improve the functionality and content of our website.
  • To Communicate with You: To send you newsletters, updates, and other information about Shifters. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
  • To Personalize Your Experience: To customize the content and advertisements you see on our website based on your interests and preferences.
  • To Ensure Security: To protect our website and users from fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following parties:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or send communications. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
  • Other Members: Certain information, such as your name and vehicle details, may be shared with other Shifters members as part of the club directory or event participation lists.

We will not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Encryption: Using encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
  • Secure Storage: Storing your personal information on secure servers with limited access.
  • Regular Audits: Conducting regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the Contact page on our website or via the provided email address.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.

8. 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 effective date. Your continued use of our website after the changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Contact page on our website or via the provided email address.

10. Consent

By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy.