Friends of SSFS takes privacy seriously and is committed to protecting your privacy online. We gather certain types of information from users that visit our websites and as such, have developed a privacy statement that will help you understand the terms and conditions by which this information is used. In this statement we disclose the types of information we gather, and how it is used.
Friends of SSFS (“FriendsofSSFS.com”) respects the privacy of everyone that visit our websites, sends us email, or participates in services and features we offer online. Our privacy policy has been developed accordingly, with the following supporting guidelines:
Friends of SSFS collects information from website users to provide more relevant website and browsing experiences. The data we collect is publicly available through your computers website browser and while collecting data, we make every reasonable effort to avoid collection of irrelevant and excessive data. Your data will not be shared without your consent other than to provide the service you’ve requested.
Non-Personal Identification Information
TFriends of SSFS may collect non-personal information about users whenever they interact with our website. This non-personal information may include information such as the type of web browser being used, the type of computer being used, IP address, search engine, and information about pages visited on the website. This information is used to better serve our users by diagnosing server, website, and computer related issues. Should any non-personal information become associated with personally identifiable information , that information will then be treated as personally identifiable information.
Personally Identifiable Information
Personally identifiable information is only obtained when users submit their information willingly to Friends of SSFS. This information may be provided through many ways including submission of a form, sending an email, or purchasing a service. Users have the choice to provide this information, though it may prevent them from exercising certain website related activities.
Website Browser Cookies
Website browsers collect information about user activities and store this information in their browsers to help enhance the users online experience. Users have the option in their browser to refuse cookies or issue an alert when a cookie is being used. Should a user exercise these options certain parts of the website may not function properly.
Browser Based Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) option and, when turned on, signals to websites and online services that you do not want to be tracked. The industry has not yet developed a standard for how these signals should be used so we rely on our partners settings to determine whether or not to respond to these signals.
How Collected Personal Information is Utilized
To improve our website – This feedback helps us improve our products and services.
To send emails – The email address you provide may be used to respond to your inquiry, question, or request.
To run a promotion, contest, or survey – To send users information they requested or related topics that may be of interest.
To improve customer service – The information users provide helps us respond to their questions and needs.
Adwords Remarketing
AdWords Remarketing is a Behavioral Targeting service provided by Google. It connects the activity of FriendsofSSFS.com with the AdWords advertising network and the use of the Doubleclick Cookie. You can opt out of this form of tracking here.
How Your Information is Protected
We exercise appropriate data collection and retention methods with regard to the storage and processing practices. These security measures help protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information regarding the users of our websites, our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
Personal Information
Friends of SSFS does not sell, trade, or rent personal identification. Aggregated demographic information is not linked to personal identification when shared with business partners, trusted affiliated, and advertising partners for the purposes outlined above.
Third Party Websites
Users may find content on our website that links to the sites of our partners, advertisers, sponsors, suppliers, licensors, and other third parties. When accessing a third party website, via our website, we do not control, and are not responsible, for the content or practices of these websites. These websites are governed by their own privacy and customer service policies. Browsing and interacting with these websites, even if linked to our website, is subject to that websites own terms.
Data Security & Information Handling
Friends of SSFS is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, it is also your responsibility to protect the confidentiality of your account information and any passwords associated with your use of our services.
You agree to notify Friends of SSFS immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. Friends of SSFS will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account or personal information adequately. By using our services, you acknowledge and accept that no data transmission over the Internet or mobile networks can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and therefore, you use our services at your own risk.
Explicit non-sharing of information
Friends of SSFS is committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy for all personal information collected through our website. We do not sell, rent, distribute, or trade your personal data to third parties without your explicit consent unless legally required to do so. Any information shared with third parties is exclusively for the purpose of delivering our services to you. We assure you that your data will never be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
SMS Opt-out Instructions
If you no longer wish to receive email or text messages from us, you can opt out at any time by replying with the word ‘STOP’ or ‘UNSUBSCRIBE’ to the number or email from which you received the message. Upon receiving your request, we will promptly remove you from our messaging list, and you will no longer receive further communications from us.
Amendments to this Policy
Friends of SSFS reserves the right to update this policy at any time without notification. We encourage you to check periodically to see what, if any, changes have been made regarding the sharing of information. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to periodically review this privacy policy to become aware of changes.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website you indicate your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree with the policy, please close the website. Your continued use of the website following the posing of changes to this policy is regarded as your acceptance of those changes.
Friends of SSFS may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will notify you by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. In the event of significant changes, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as sending an email notification or displaying a notice on our website.
By continuing to use our services after these changes, you agree to the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contacting Us
Should you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or dealings with this website, please contact us at:
Friends of SSFS
FriendsofSSFS@gmail.com
This document was last updated on 4/4/25