Privacy Policy
The Florida International University SCUBA Club is committed to protecting the privacy of its members and participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information.
You have the following choices regarding your information:
Access and Correction: You may access and update your personal information by contacting us.
Communication Preferences: You may choose to opt out of receiving certain communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address), FIU student ID, emergency contact information, and date of birth.
Membership Information: This includes information related to your membership status, such as your membership type, dates of membership, certifications held (e.g., SCUBA certifications, CPR/First Aid), and participation in club activities.
Health Information: We may collect health information necessary for SCUBA diving activities, such as medical conditions, allergies, and emergency contact information. This information is collected with your explicit consent and is used solely for safety purposes.
Participation Information: This includes information about your participation in club events, dives, training sessions, and other activities. This may include dates, locations, and other relevant details.
Website and Online Activity Information: When you visit our website or interact with our online platforms, we may collect information about your activity, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. We may also use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.
Payment Information: If you make payments to the club (e.g., for membership dues or event fees), we may collect payment information, such as credit card details or other payment information. This information is processed securely by our payment processors, and we do not store sensitive payment information on our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
Membership Management: To process your membership application, manage your membership account, communicate with you about club activities, and provide you with membership benefits.
Event and Activity Organization: To organize and manage club events, dives, training sessions, and other activities, including sending you notifications and updates.
Safety: To ensure the safety of our members and participants, including collecting and reviewing health information, managing emergency contacts, and responding to incidents.
Communication: To communicate with you about club news, events, updates, and other relevant information.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Improvement of Services: To analyze data and improve our club's programs, services, and website.
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If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at: scubaclubfiu@gmail.com