Effective Date: March 10, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Petoskey Center website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access our website.
2. Who We Are
Petoskey Center operates this website to provide information about our programs, services, and community resources. For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Petoskey Center
730 N Post Oak Road, Suite 301
Houston, TX 77024
Email: jennifer@petoskeycenter
Phone: 832-202-2283
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:
- Complete a contact or inquiry form
- Register for programs or events
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
- Make a donation or payment
- Submit a job or volunteer application
The types of personal information we may collect include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Date and time of your visit
- Links you click within the site
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”), to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information about your use of our site using cookies and similar technologies.
Google Analytics may collect:
- Anonymous usage data such as page views, session duration, and user flow
- Device and browser information
- Approximate geographic location (city/region level)
- Traffic source information (how you arrived at our site)
The information generated by Google Analytics cookies about your use of our website is generally transmitted to and stored on Google servers. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.
Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.
Opting Out of Google Analytics: You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can also manage your preferences through your browser’s cookie settings.
For more information on how Google uses data from our website, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
5. Google reCAPTCHA
Our website uses Google reCAPTCHA, a security service provided by Google LLC, to protect our forms from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA helps verify that form submissions are made by real humans rather than automated bots.
When you use a form on our website, reCAPTCHA may collect the following information to assess whether the interaction is legitimate:
- Your IP address
- Browser and device information
- Cookies set by Google
- Mouse movements, keystrokes, and other behavioral data
- The date and time of the request
By submitting a form on our website, you acknowledge and agree that your data will be processed by Google reCAPTCHA subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and Google Terms of Service (https://policies.google.com/terms).
The information collected by reCAPTCHA is used solely for security purposes and is governed by Google’s privacy practices, not ours.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device when you visit our site. Cookies help us provide, protect, and improve our services by enabling us to personalize content and analyze how our website is used.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website.
- Security Cookies: Used by Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms against spam and abuse.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website
- To respond to your inquiries, questions, and comments
- To register you for programs, events, or services
- To process donations and payments
- To send newsletters, updates, and other communications you have requested
- To analyze website traffic and improve our website’s content and user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
- To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide information
8. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, including Google (for Analytics and reCAPTCHA), subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default, after which it is automatically deleted from Google’s servers.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. We implement a variety of security measures including:
- Secure HTTPS connections on our website
- Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only
- Using reputable third-party security services such as Google reCAPTCHA
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information from our records.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on our website.
13. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
- Data Portability: In certain circumstances, you may request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Who We Are” section above. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected by an updated “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Petoskey Center
730 N Post Oak Road, Suite 301
Houston, TX 77024
Email: jennifer@petoskeycenter
Phone: 832-202-2283