Our Commitment to Privacy

Alba Intergroup is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and anonymity of all website visitors and members. We respect your personal information and are dedicated to safeguarding it in accordance with our Traditions and applicable laws.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may choose to provide personal information, such as:

Name or preferred name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Information submitted through contact forms or registrations

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website addresses

This information is used for website operation and improvement and does not personally identify you unless combined with voluntarily provided data.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information only for purposes such as:

Responding to inquiries and requests
Providing meeting, event, and service information
Supporting fellowship communication
Improving website functionality and content
Maintaining security and preventing misuse

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information for commercial purposes.

Anonymity and Confidentiality

Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of our program. We strive to protect the identity of website visitors and members.

Any personal information shared through this website, including inquiries or registrations, is treated as confidential and handled with care.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve site performance
Remember user preferences
Analyse site usage

Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless you choose to provide it. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if desired.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We will not disclose personal information except when:

Required by law
Necessary to protect the safety or rights of individuals
Authorized by the user
Required for essential website operations (such as secure hosting services)

Any shared information is limited to what is necessary for these purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These measures may include secure servers, access controls, and regular system reviews.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party sites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites.

Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

Access your personal information
Correct or update inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information, where legally permitted
Withdraw consent for communications

Requests will be handled promptly and respectfully.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is discovered, it will be removed promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Website Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Website Privacy Statement, please contact: Alba Overeaters Anonymous Intergroup, Scotland - contact@oa-alba.org

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