Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the crew and families of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796). Our website address is https://submarinenj.org.

This privacy policy applies to all personal information collected through our website, contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, event registrations, and donation processes.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Contact Forms

Information submitted through our contact forms - including your name, email address, connection to the boat, and message - is used solely to respond to your inquiry and connect you with appropriate support channels. We do not sell or share this information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Newsletter Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and optionally your name. This information is used exclusively to send you updates about USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization activities, events, and organizational news. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.

Event Registration

When you register for events - tours, ceremonies, or educational programs - we collect your name, contact information, and any accessibility or dietary requirements. This information is used solely for event coordination, safety purposes, and follow-up communication.

Donations

If you make a donation through our website, your payment information is processed by our payment processor. We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers. We retain records of your donation amount, date, and contact information for tax receipt and acknowledgment purposes as required by IRS regulations.

Automatically Collected Information

Our website may collect standard server log information including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used for security purposes and to improve site performance. It is not linked to personally identifiable information.

3. Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies necessary for basic site function. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party marketing cookies.

The YouTube video embedded on our site may set cookies when you interact with it. YouTube's privacy policy applies to any data collected through that embed. You can watch the video directly on YouTube to avoid those cookies.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos from YouTube. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

The primary embedded content on this site is a YouTube video. YouTube is operated by Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and conducting our activities, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal process.
• Protection of rights: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our users, or others.

We never share your data with advertisers or marketing companies.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months to allow for follow-up and organizational record-keeping.

Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe, at which point it is removed from our active mailing list within 30 days.

Donation records are retained for a minimum of seven years as required by IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Event registration data is retained for one year following the event, then deleted unless otherwise required.

7. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt out of newsletter communications at any time
• Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@submarinenj.org.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

For events involving minors, we collect only the minimum information necessary for safety and coordination, and require parental or guardian consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.