At http://www.bereadyla.org/ (“Be Ready LA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
– Personal Information You Provide: When you contact us, subscribe to updates, or submit feedback, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
– Usage Data: We collect non-identifying information about how you interact with the site, such as pages visited, referring URLs, device type, browser type, and time spent on pages.
– Log Files and Analytics: Our servers and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) may automatically collect IP address, timestamps, and other diagnostic data to help us improve performance and security.
How We Use It
We use the information we collect to:
– Provide, maintain, and improve our content and services.
– Respond to your questions and requests.
– Analyze site performance, traffic patterns, and user engagement.
– Send updates or newsletters if you opt in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
– Help prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
– Comply with legal obligations.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand site usage, and personalize content and ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some features.
Third-Party Advertising (Google Ads)
We may display third-party ads, including Google Ads. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (https://www.google.com/settings/ads) or opt out of third-party vendors’ cookies for personalized advertising at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ (U.S.) or http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ (EU). We do not have access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.
Data Protection
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and periodic security reviews. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Where applicable, you may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at privacy@bereadyla.org.
External Links
Our site contains links to external websites, including government agencies and community organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date indicates the most recent revision. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy can be sent to:
Email: Mail@bereadyla.org