Privacy Policy for Rusty Bindings Ski Club

Last Updated: September 5, 2025

Rusty Bindings Ski Club (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://rustybindings.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Site or register as a member. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you register on our Site (via our membership form powered by Ultimate Member), we collect your name, email address, and any additional details you provide (e.g., address or phone number, if requested during registration).

  • Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable data, such as browser type, device information, and anonymized usage data via cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, if used).

  • Email Communications: When you interact with our Site (e.g., requesting a password reset or receiving membership approval emails), we process your email address to send communications via our email service (configured with WP Mail SMTP and Gmail).

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process and manage your membership registration, including sending confirmation, approval, and password reset emails.

  • To communicate with you about ski club events, updates, or inquiries.

  • To improve our Site’s functionality and user experience (e.g., analyzing how users navigate the Site).

  • To comply with legal obligations, if applicable.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only in these cases:

  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (e.g., Google for email sending via WP Mail SMTP, Bluehost for hosting) to operate our Site. These providers access only the data necessary to perform their functions and are bound by confidentiality.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

Cookies and Tracking

Our Site may use cookies to enhance your experience (e.g., remembering login preferences). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect Site functionality.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including using secure hosting (via Bluehost) and HTTPS encryption. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at RustyBindingsSkiClub@Gmail.com.

  • Opt out of non-essential communications (e.g., newsletters) by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or contacting us.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external sites (e.g., social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

  • Email: RustyBindingsSkiClub@Gmail.com

  • Website: https://rustybindings.com

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