Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2025

Blue Compass (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you use our website at bluecompassnetwork.org (“the Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to operate our services, communicate with you, and improve your experience.

a. Information You Provide

We collect personal information you choose to share with us, such as:

  • Name 
  • Email address 
  • Phone number 
  • Mailing address 
  • Profile information (for membership or event sign-up) 
  • Messages or inquiries you send us 
  • Payment information (if you pay membership dues or fees processed securely by third-party payment processors.) 

b. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address 
  • Browser type and version 
  • Device type 
  • Operating system 
  • Pages you visit and the time spent 
  • Referring website 
  • General location data (based on IP) 

We may use cookies and similar technologies for this purpose.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage our membership services 
  • Communicate with you, including responding to questions 
  • Send you updates, newsletters, or event information (if you opt in) 
  • Improve our website and services 
  • Ensure website security and detect misuse 
  • Comply with legal obligations 

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only:

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or communicate with you 
  • When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights or the safety of others 
  • With your consent 

All service providers are required to handle your information securely and only for the purposes specified by us.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences 
  • Understand how visitors use our Site 
  • Improve our services 

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site features.

5. Communications

If you sign up for our newsletter or updates, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us at info@bluecompassnetwork.org.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including secure connections (HTTPS) and secure third-party payment processing. However, no internet transmission or storage is completely secure. Please use caution when sharing personal information online.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you 
  • Correct or update your personal data 
  • Request the deletion of your personal data 
  • Withdraw consent for certain uses 

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@bluecompassnetwork.org.

10. Notice to California Residents (Your California Privacy Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: Request details about the categories and specific personal information we have collected about you. 
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. 
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information. 
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. 
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights. 

How to Exercise Your Rights:
 You can email us at info@bluecompassnetwork.org. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Blue Compass
 Website: bluecompassnetwork.org
 Email: info@bluecompassnetwork.org