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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 30, 2025

The Class of 1976 Reunion Website ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by volunteer members of the Class of 1976 alumni. We are not affiliated with Spelman College except where specifically noted for certain reunion events. This is an informal, volunteer-run website created to facilitate our class reunion.

2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide

We collect only the following personal information that you voluntarily provide:

  • Name - when you contact us or submit information through the website

  • Email address - to respond to inquiries and send reunion-related communications

  • Questions or messages - any content you submit through contact forms or inquiry submissions

We do not collect:

  • Phone numbers

  • Home addresses

  • Payment or financial information (Zelle transactions are processed entirely through Zelle's platform)

  • Photos or other media (unless you voluntarily submit them)

  • Sensitive personal information

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

We do not use cookies, analytics tools, or tracking technologies on this website. We do not automatically collect information about your visit, browsing behavior, or device.

2.3 Social Media

We may include social media sharing buttons or links to social media platforms. If you interact with these features, your interaction is governed by the privacy policy of the respective social media platform, not by this Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your questions and inquiries

  • Providing information about reunion events and activities

  • Communicating updates related to the Class of 1976 reunion

  • Facilitating connections among classmates (only with your explicit consent)

We will never:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties

  • Use your information for marketing unrelated to class reunion activities

  • Share your information with third parties except as described in Section 4

4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 Within the Class

We may share your contact information with other members of the Class of 1976 reunion organizing committee solely for the purpose of coordinating reunion activities.

4.2 School Registration

If you request assistance with school-sponsored event registration, we may direct you to [School Name]'s registration system. Any information you provide directly to the school is governed by their privacy policy, not ours.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders or subpoenas).

4.4 No Public Directory

We do not maintain or publish an online directory of alumni on this website. Your information will not be publicly displayed without your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, as this is a volunteer-run website with limited resources, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You provide information at your own risk.

Security measures we implement include:

  • Limiting access to personal information to authorized reunion committee volunteers only

  • Using secure communication methods when sharing sensitive information

  • Not storing payment or financial information on our servers

6. Data Retention
6.1 Retention Period

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

  • Information will be retained through the conclusion of the reunion event

  • We expect to delete all collected personal information and terminate this website after the reunion concludes

  • The exact timeline will depend on post-reunion activities, but we anticipate deletion within [12 months] after the reunion date

6.2 Early Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us (see Section 10).

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.

7.2 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information at any time.

7.3 Opt-Out of Communications

You may opt out of receiving reunion-related communications by contacting us or using any unsubscribe mechanism provided in our messages.

7.4 Limit Use

You may request that we limit how we use your information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

8. Third-Party Services
8.1 Zelle Payments

Class dues payments are processed through Zelle, a third-party payment service. We do not collect, store, or have access to your payment information. Your use of Zelle is governed by Zelle's privacy policy and terms of service.

8.2 School Registration System

Registration for school-sponsored events is handled entirely by [School Name]'s registration system. We do not receive or store any information you provide to the school. The school's privacy policy governs that information.

8.3 Social Media Platforms

If we include links to social media platforms or sharing buttons, your interactions with those platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for alumni of the Class of 1976 and is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information below.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: Spelmanclass76@gmail.com

Effective Date: November 30,2025

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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