Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 24, 2025

1. ABOUT US

“We,” “us,” or “our” refers to Bicyclists of Nevada County, located at Post Office Box 1311, Nevada City, CA 95959, United States.

2. ABOUT THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and do not share your personal information when you interact with our websites, communications, events, donations, and other services (collectively, the “Services”).

If you have questions, contact us at info@bonc.org.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact information (name, email address, mailing address, phone number)

  • Mobile phone numbers (for SMS/text updates you explicitly opt into)

  • Donation and payment information (processed by third-party payment processors; we do not store full financial details)

  • Communications you send us (emails, texts, forms, survey responses)

We do not collect sensitive personal data beyond what is necessary to operate our nonprofit activities.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information solely to:

  • Communicate with you about our programs, events, trails, and organizational updates

  • Send newsletters, emails, or text messages you have opted in to receive

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Process donations and issue receipts

  • Meet legal, accounting, or compliance obligations

  • Improve our services and communications

We do not use your information for behavioral advertising or resale.

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal information only when:

  • You have given consent

  • It is necessary to fulfill a request or transaction

  • We are legally required to do so

  • It supports our legitimate nonprofit operations and does not override your rights

6. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION


No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties

We may use trusted service providers (such as email platforms or payment processors) solely to perform services on our behalf, under strict confidentiality and data-protection obligations. These providers are not permitted to use your information for their own purposes.

We may disclose information only if legally required (e.g., court order or lawful government request).

7. MARKETING & COMMUNICATION CHOICES

You receive emails or text messages from us only if you opt in.

  • You may unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link provided

  • You may stop SMS messages by replying STOP

  • Opting out does not affect transactional or legally required communications

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected

  • Meet legal, tax, or compliance requirements

We securely delete or anonymize information when it is no longer needed.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

We operate in the United States. If information is processed outside the U.S. by a service provider, appropriate safeguards are used.

10. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or delete your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict processing

To exercise your rights, email orion@bonc.org.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date will always be listed at the top. Continued use of our Services means you accept the updated policy.

12. CONTACT US

Bicyclists of Nevada County
Post Office Box 1311
Nevada City, CA 95959

info@bonc.org