Privacy Notice

 

Saratoga Lake Sailing Club (SLSC) values the privacy of our website visitors. This notice explains how we collect, use, and protect information about your visit.

1. Who We Are

 

Saratoga Lake Sailing Club (SLSC)

163 Manning Road

Ballston Spa, NY, 12020-4129

commodore@sailsaratoga.org

 

We are the “data controller” for purposes of this policy.

2. What Information We Collect

 

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. This tool collects anonymized usage data, such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Approximate geographic region (not exact location)
• Browser type and device
• Referring website

 

We do not collect names, email addresses, IP addresses, or any personally identifiable information (PII).

3. Purpose of Data Collection

 

We collect this data to:

• Monitor and improve website performance
• Understand what pages are most visited
• Enhance the user experience

 

Our legal basis for collecting this data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is legitimate interest.

4. Use of Cookies

 

Google Analytics may use cookies to differentiate new and returning visitors. These cookies:

• Do not contain personal information
• Are only used for analytical purposes
• Can be blocked using browser settings

 

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking entirely, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Who Has Access to the Data

 

The anonymized data we collect is processed by Google LLC, whose servers are located in the United States. We do not share this data with any third parties beyond Google Analytics.

6. Data Retention

 

Anonymized data in Google Analytics is retained for up to 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

7. Your Rights (EU Visitors)

 

While we do not collect personally identifiable information, we include the following rights in accordance with GDPR transparency requirements:

 

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to the processing of your data
• Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

 

Please contact us at the email listed above if you wish to exercise any of these rights.

8. Updates to This Notice

 

We may update this privacy notice as needed. The latest version will always be available on this page.

 

Last updated: July 31, 2025