Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

The Irish Terrier Club of Northern California (ITCNC) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, website visitors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.itcnc.org.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Voluntarily Provided Information: When you fill out membership forms, purchase a calendar, or sign up for events, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, and payment details.

  • Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, basic information like your IP address, browser type, and pages visited may be automatically collected through analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

The ITCNC uses your information to:

  • Process membership applications and renewals

  • Fulfill merchandise orders (such as calendar purchases)

  • Communicate with you about club events, news, and updates

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Respond to inquiries or support requests

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Email Communication

If you provide your email address, we may occasionally send you club updates, newsletters, and event announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.

4. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies, set by our website host Squarespace, that are needed for the site and online store to work. With your permission, we also use optional analytics (Google Analytics) and email marketing tools (Mailchimp) to understand how visitors use our site. These optional tools do not load until you click “Accept all” in our cookie banner. You can decline them, or change your choice at any time, using the Cookie Preferences button on our website. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to run our website and club operations. These include Squarespace (website hosting, online store, and checkout), Google Analytics (website traffic analytics, only after you accept cookies), Mailchimp (email newsletters and, only after you accept cookies, website marketing tools), and shipping services such as Shippo (to ship calendar orders). These services handle information on our behalf and have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

6. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at itcnc@itcnc.org. You can also unsubscribe from our emails at any time, and you can decline or change your cookie choices at any time using the Cookie Preferences button on our website.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Irish Terrier Club of Northern California
Email: itcnc@itcnc.org
Website: www.itcnc.org