Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 01, 2026
Shellfish Growers of Virginia ("SGV") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide through our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
We may use collected information to:
SGV does not sell personal information. We may share information with:
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage method can be guaranteed as completely secure.
Email Communications
Users may opt out of marketing or informational emails by using the unsubscribe link included in email communications. Administrative or transactional communications may still be sent when necessary.
Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party tools such as analytics services, embedded content, payment processors, or social media integrations. These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Company or organization name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Event registration information
- Membership inquiries
- Sponsorship information
- Any information submitted through website forms
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Referral information
- Date and time of access
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Process registrations and applications
- Manage memberships
- Communicate about events and programs
- Send newsletters and updates
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze website usage
SGV does not sell personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers assisting with website operations
- Event registration providers
- Payment processors
- Government agencies when required by law
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage method can be guaranteed as completely secure.
Email Communications
Users may opt out of marketing or informational emails by using the unsubscribe link included in email communications. Administrative or transactional communications may still be sent when necessary.
Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party tools such as analytics services, embedded content, payment processors, or social media integrations. These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information by contacting us.
Changes to This Policy
SGV may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective upon posting.
Contact
Shellfish Growers of Virginia
PO Box 2062
Poquoson, VA 23662
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information by contacting us.
Changes to This Policy
SGV may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective upon posting.
Contact
Shellfish Growers of Virginia
PO Box 2062
Poquoson, VA 23662
executivedirector@vashellfish.org
