Privacy Policy

Sonoma County Association of Retired Employees (SCARE)

The Sonoma County Association of Retired Employees (SCARE) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and how we protect it.

Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:

  • Submit a membership application

  • Complete a contact form

  • Send us an email

  • Sign up for newsletters or updates

  • Register for events or luncheons

Information collected may include:

  • Name

  • Mailing address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Membership status information

We do not collect sensitive financial or medical information through this website.

 


 

How Your Information Is Used

Information you provide may be used to:

  • Process membership applications

  • Respond to questions or requests

  • Provide newsletters and organizational updates

  • Communicate about meetings, events, or benefits

  • Maintain membership records

SCARE uses this information solely to serve members and retirees.

 


 

Information Sharing

SCARE does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties.

Information may be shared only when necessary to:

  • Provide requested services

  • Com­ply with legal requirements

  • Protect the rights and security of SCARE or its members

 

 

Email & Communications

If you provide an email address, you may receive communications related to:

  • Membership updates

  • Newsletters

  • Benefits information

  • Meetings and events

You may request to stop receiving emails at any time by contacting us.

 


 

Website Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We encourage users to avoid submitting sensitive personal information through website forms.

 


 

External Links

This website may include links to external websites for helpful information. SCARE is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

 


 

Cookies & Website Data

This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve website performance and usability. These tools do not collect personal identifying information.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

 


 

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

 


 

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

 


 

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Email: communications@sonomacountyretirees.com

 


 

Effective Date: 02/21/26