MAP-ECU Community Initiative
Updated 29 Jan 2024
At MAP-ECU Community Initiative, we are dedicated to developing and providing services and resources beneficial to our community of automotive enthusiasts and members (“Members”). We understand the importance of privacy and are committed to maintaining the trust of our visitors and members. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we may collect when you engage with our services (“Service”), which are further described in the Terms of Service (“TOS”), and the measures we take to safeguard your information.
Scope of This Policy
This Policy details how we handle personal information that we collect or receive when you use our website or register as a member. “Personal Information” includes details such as your name, address, email address, and phone numbers.
This Policy also applies to any images or content submitted by members or captured during sponsored events. By agreeing to this Policy, you consent to the MAP-ECU Community Initiative’s use of such images or content on our website or related groups. If you prefer that your or your children’s images not be used, please contact us at privacy@map-ecu.com, and we will accommodate your request to the best of our ability.
This Policy does not cover the practices of entities that MAP-ECU Community Initiative does not own or control, or to individuals not enlisted as volunteers or staff of MAP-ECU Community Initiative.
Data Collection and Use
We collect information about you when you register as a member and use the MAP-ECU Community Initiative’s website. Non-registered users are not required to provide any Personal Information. However, we may collect limited, non-personally identifying information made available by browsers whenever a user visits our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, language, and usage patterns.
Upon registration, we may request information such as your name, email address, and other contact details. We use this information to manage membership, improve our website, and communicate with you.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not rent, sell, or share Personal Information about you with third parties or non-affiliated companies, except to provide products or services you’ve requested or when we have your permission.
Information Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data. We restrict access to your personal information to MAP-ECU Community Initiative volunteers who need to know that information to operate, develop, or improve our services.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and improve the content and offerings on our website.
Your Rights
You can access and update your Personal Information at any time. If you wish to deactivate your account or have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you about significant changes by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your MAP-ECU Community Initiative account or by placing a notice on our site.