Privacy Policy

The Kervin Society is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, supporters, donors, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect it.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Join the Kervin Society or create a member account

• Make a donation

• Contact us through the website

• Submit genealogical information, family records, photographs, or historical documents

• Participate in Society projects or activities

Depending on the activity, this information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, family-history information, and other information you choose to provide.

How We Use Your Information

Information provided to the Kervin Society may be used to:

• Manage Society memberships and member accounts

• Communicate with members and supporters

• Process donations and provide donation acknowledgments

• Maintain genealogical and historical records

• Conduct cemetery preservation and historical research

• Provide access to members-only archives and resources

• Organize and communicate about Society projects and activities

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Genealogical and Family Information

The Kervin Society is dedicated to preserving family history. Information submitted for genealogical purposes may be incorporated into the Society's historical records and archives.

Members and contributors should only submit information that they have the right to share. We will make reasonable efforts to respect requests concerning private or sensitive family information and may restrict certain records from public access.

Some historical and genealogical materials may be made available to Society members or, when appropriate, to the general public as part of our mission to preserve family history.

Donations

Donations may be processed through third-party payment services. The Kervin Society does not intentionally collect or store complete credit card, debit card, or bank account information on its website. Payment information is handled by the applicable payment processor according to its own privacy policy and security practices.

When making a donation, donors may be asked to specify the purpose of their contribution, such as the Society website, cemetery funds, or a specific Society project.

Members-Only Information

Certain archives, documents, photographs, research materials, and other resources may be restricted to Kervin Society members. Members are expected to respect the privacy of other individuals and the Society's efforts to protect restricted or sensitive historical materials.

Members should not copy, redistribute, publish, or share restricted materials outside the Society without permission.

Website Information

Like most websites, our website may collect basic technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and general website usage information. This information may be used to maintain website security, improve the website, and understand how visitors use our site.

The Kervin Society may use website services, hosting providers, membership platforms, analytics tools, payment processors, or other third-party services to operate the website. These services may have their own privacy policies governing information they collect.

Children's Privacy

The Kervin Society does not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and address the situation.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information provided to the Kervin Society from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

The Kervin Society may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our website, services, or practices change. Any updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or how information submitted to the Kervin Society is handled, please contact the Kervin Society through the contact information provided on this website.