Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Introduction

SEDA-COG (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information through our website, seda-cog.org. You agree to this policy by accessing or using our website.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected (via cookies, logs)

  • IP address, browser and operating system, referring site, pages visited, access time, device domain

Voluntarily Provided

  • Contact form data (name, email, address, phone)
  • Email newsletter subscriptions
  • Survey submissions

How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to inquiries and provide services
  • To send newsletters and event notices (with consent)
  • To improve website functionality and content
  • To fulfill legal obligations under state or federal law

Information Sharing & Disclosure

  • With service providers (e.g., email, analytics tools) to support operations
  • If required by law (e.g., Right-to-Know, court orders)
  • With public entities under Pennsylvania law regarding requests or emergencies

Legal Requirements in Pennsylvania

Breach Notification
If a breach affects over 500 residents, we will promptly notify individuals and the PA Attorney General and may provide credit monitoring if sensitive data is affected.

Security Standards
We maintain reasonable security practices under PA’s Data Protection Act and Cybersecurity Laws (e.g., cookies, breach notifications, EDPIPA).

Data Retention
Data is retained according to Commonwealth schedules. Personal data is deleted or archived after use or legal requirement fulfillment.

State-Specific Laws
PA generally does not have a comprehensive consumer privacy law—BPINA, PIPA, EDPIPA, UTPCPL, and HIPAA may apply. We review laws as they evolve.

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns, evaluate performance, and optimize our website. You may disable cookies via browser settings.

User Rights & Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request access to or correction of your personal information
  • Request deletion where legally allowed

Contact us (below) to exercise any rights.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us to delete such data immediately.

Security Measures

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability, including classification, encryption, and restricted access.

Changes to This Policy

This Policy may be updated periodically. We will revise the “Last Updated” date and post changes on this page.

Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Contact:
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
information@seda-cog.org