Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: April 9, 2026

The Strand Brewers Club (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website strandbrewersclub.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site, become a member, or interact with our services.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Membership Registration: When you join the Strand Brewers Club, we collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number (optional), and payment information. Payment processing is handled securely through third-party providers (see “Payment Processing” below) — we do not store your full credit card number on our servers.

Contact Forms: When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Email Newsletter: When you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your name and email address.

Event Registration: When you register for club events, we may collect your name, email address, and any event-specific information needed for participation.

User Accounts: When you create an account on our Site, we collect your username, email address, and password (stored in encrypted form).

Information Collected Automatically

Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics (or a similar analytics service) to collect anonymous usage data, including pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze Site usage. See the “Cookies” section below for details.

Server Logs: Our web hosting provider automatically collects server log data, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps. This data is used for security and performance monitoring.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and manage your club membership
  • Send you membership-related communications (renewal reminders, meeting notices, event updates)
  • Deliver our email newsletter (if subscribed)
  • Respond to your inquiries and messages
  • Process payments for membership dues, events, and merchandise
  • Improve our Site, content, and services
  • Analyze Site usage to understand how members and visitors interact with our content
  • Maintain the security and integrity of our Site
  • Comply with legal obligations

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

Payment Processing

Membership dues and other payments are processed through Stripe and/or PayPal. When you make a payment, your financial information (credit card number, billing address) is collected and processed directly by these providers. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.

We may receive limited transaction information from these providers (such as the last four digits of your card, transaction amount, and confirmation status) to manage your membership account.

Email Newsletter

Our email newsletter is managed through Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group, LLC). When you subscribe, your email address and name are stored on Mailchimp’s servers. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any newsletter email.

We may track email open rates and click-through rates to improve our newsletter content. This data is aggregated and used internally.

Cookies

Our Site uses the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These include session cookies for logged-in users, security cookies, and cookies necessary for payment processing. You cannot opt out of essential cookies without affecting Site functionality.

Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics (or similar services) to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our Site. These cookies help us understand which pages are popular, how visitors navigate the Site, and where improvements are needed.

Preference Cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences (such as login status) so you do not have to re-enter them each visit.

Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our Site, such as social media widgets or embedded content. These cookies are governed by the respective third party’s privacy policy.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Site.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information with the following third parties, solely for the purposes described in this policy:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) for processing transactions
  • Email service provider (Mailchimp) for newsletter delivery
  • Web hosting provider for Site hosting and server management
  • Analytics provider (Google Analytics or similar) for Site usage analysis
  • WordPress plugins that process data as part of Site functionality (e.g., membership management, form submissions)

We may also disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of the club, our members, or the public.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you cancel your membership or request account deletion, we will archive your data and remove it upon request. To request data removal, email president@strandbrewersclub.org. Financial transaction records may be retained as required by law.

Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained indefinitely unless removal is requested. To request removal, email president@strandbrewersclub.org.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

California Residents (CCPA): California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at the email below.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at president@strandbrewersclub.org.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete that information.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, secure password hashing, and regular security updates to our Site software. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% 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 “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

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

Email: president@strandbrewersclub.org

Strand Brewers Club

c/o South Bay Brewing Supply
1311 Post Ave, Torrance, CA 90501