Last Updated: 10/01/25
Welcome to Voices of America (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website https://voa-sac.org/ (“Site”) and engage with our content about brides and foreign wives in Northern California and Northern Nevada.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our Site:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your username, password, and other registration details.
- Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us through forms, emails, or other communication channels.
B. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, such as:
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see Cookies Section below).
How We Use Your Information?
We utilize the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide and Improve Services: To operate, maintain, and enhance our Site and content.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent where required).
- Personalization: To customize your experience based on your preferences and interactions.
- Analytics: To analyze trends, track user engagement, and gather demographic information for internal purposes.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations and protect our rights and interests.
Data Storage and Security
A. Data Storage
We store your personal information securely on servers located in [Specify Location or “the United States”]. We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
B. Security Measures
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption: Use of SSL/TLS protocols to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
- Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Audits: Conducting regular security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information.
Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They help us:
- Remember Your Preferences: Such as language settings or login information.
- Analyze Usage: To understand how you interact with our Site and improve its functionality.
- Provide Personalized Content: Based on your interests and behavior.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
Third-Party Services
We may engage third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as:
- Web Hosting
- Email Marketing
- Analytics
These third parties may have access to your personal information solely to perform these tasks and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality and security. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the practices of these third parties.
User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
A. Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
B. Right to Correction
You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
C. Right to Deletion
Under certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your personal information.
D. Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time.
E. Right to Data Portability
You may request to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
F. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below. We will respond to your request within the time frame required by applicable laws.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Site with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
By Email: [email protected]
James Leo McFarland
Founder, Voices of America