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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2025

The Los Angeles Chapter of the California Dressage Society ("LA Chapter," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy explains what information we collect through our website (https://www.lachaptercds.org/ and any related subpages), how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

This website is intended for visitors in the United States, primarily those in the Los Angeles region. Our privacy practices comply with applicable U.S. federal and California state law.

By using this website, you agree to this policy and our Terms of Use. If you do not agree to this policy or our Terms of Use, please do not use this site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you interact with our website, you may choose to provide:

  • Contact information (name and email address) through our contact form

  • Newsletter signup information (name and email address) when you subscribe to chapter updates

  • Survey responses if you participate in member surveys or feedback forms

Information Collected Automatically

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. This includes:

  • Website analytics through Google Analytics 4 and Wix's built-in analytics, which collect anonymized data about page visits, navigation patterns, and general user behavior

  • Cookies and similar technologies that help our website function properly and allow us to analyze site traffic

​How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form

  • Send newsletters and chapter updates to subscribers

  • Improve our website experience based on how visitors use the site

  • Maintain chapter records and communications with our community

  • Analyze survey responses to better serve our members (when applicable)

​How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Your information may be processed by:

These service providers are used solely to support our website operations and chapter communications.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and newsletter signups indefinitely unless you request removal, as they help us maintain chapter records and communicate with our community.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information from our records

  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@lachaptercds.org.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to:

  • Understand how visitors use our site so we can make it better

  • Analyze traffic patterns and improve user experience

We have configured our analytics tools to prioritize privacy by:

  • Anonymizing IP addresses

  • Disabling advertising and remarketing features

  • Not sharing data with third parties for advertising purposes

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through our contact form or by email at hello@lachaptercds.org.

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