Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Florida Keys Watercolor Society (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.fkwcs.com (“Site”) and use our services.

By using our Site or registering with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information from you:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name (First and Last)

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address

  • Username and Password (for membership dashboard access)

  • Subject and message through contact forms

  • Payment information (check payments for membership fees of $30)

  • Acceptance of Indemnity Agreement (by saying “Yes, I accept”)

b. Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage data collected via Google Analytics, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other technical data to help us understand site performance and improve user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage your membership account, including access to your dashboard

  • Process membership payments and verify payment status

  • Respond to your inquiries submitted through contact forms

  • Communicate important information about your membership and our services

  • Monitor and analyze website usage and improve site functionality with Google Analytics

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only:

  • With service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., web hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements

  • If required by law, subpoena, or government request

  • To protect rights, property, or safety of Florida Keys Watercolor Society, our members, or others

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use Google Analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Site. This helps us improve the Site and provide better services. You can learn more about Google Analytics privacy practices and opt-out here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and correct your personal information stored in your membership dashboard

  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or administrative retention requirements

  • Opt out of marketing communications (if applicable) by contacting us at the email below

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide you services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

9. Contact Us

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

Florida Keys Watercolor Society
Email: thefkwcs@gmail.com
Phone: 786-309-4595
Address: Marathon, FL 33050, USA

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