Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Thank you for visiting The Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR) (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including when you:

1. Contact Us: If you reach out via email, phone, or our contact forms.

2. Make a Donation: If you choose to donate, we may collect payment details and contact information.

3. Register for Events or Programs: Information such as name, email, phone number, mailing address, and any additional details necessary for registration.

4. Sign Up for Newsletters or Updates: We may collect your name and email address to send you organizational updates, fundraising appeals, and other communications.

The personal information you provide may include, but is not limited to:

• Name, email address, phone number, and physical address

• Payment details (when donating)

• Any other information you voluntarily submit

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent). This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve its functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

1. To Provide and Maintain Our Services: Including managing registrations, processing donations, and responding to inquiries.

2. Communications: To send you organizational updates, fundraising appeals, newsletters, and other information that may be of interest.

3. Improve User Experience: To analyze how our services are accessed and used, so we can enhance site functionality and content.

4. Compliance and Enforcement: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, protect our rights and the rights of others, and enforce our Terms & Conditions.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information (If Applicable)

If you are located in a jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing personal data (e.g., the European Union), we primarily rely on the following legal grounds:

1. Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.

2. Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in using your personal data (e.g., to improve our services, communicate news or updates, or protect the security of our services).

3. Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders.

4. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

1. Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors or contractors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, IT services) and who are obligated to safeguard personal information.

2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government regulations.

3. Protection of Rights: We may share information when necessary to protect our rights, the safety of our users, or the public.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website. Cookies help us remember your preferences and track your usage for analytics purposes. You can configure your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you do so, some parts of our website may not function properly.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 years of age (or other age as required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you become aware that a child under the applicable age limit has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@farronline.org, and we will take steps to remove such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or resources. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and practices, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of your personal information.

• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

• Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.

• Right to Object or Restrict Processing: You may object to or request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.

• Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@farronline.org. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

The Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR)
2240 Woolbright Rd., Ste. 413
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Phone: 561-299-0405
Email: info@farronline.org