Who we are
Privacy Policy – innerhorizonsaz.org
Effective : 04-04-2026
1. Who We Are
innerhorizonsaz.org (the “Site”) is operated by the owners of the domain innerhorizonsaz.org. We are a small, volunteer‑run, non‑profit website that hosts public‑domain texts, community news, event listings, and a simple RSVP system.
2. What Data We Collect
| Data Type | How We Collect It | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | From the newsletter sign‑up form and the RSVP form. | To send you newsletters, event updates, and confirmation emails. |
| RSVP details | Name, email, event choice, optional comment. | To manage event attendance and coordinate logistics. |
| Basic server logs | Automatically generated by Nginx (IP address, request time, requested URL). | To maintain site security and troubleshoot issues. |
3. How We Use Your Data
- We use email addresses only to send you communications you have explicitly requested (newsletter, event confirmation).
- RSVP data is stored locally in a SQLite database and is used solely for event coordination.
- Server logs are examined only by the site administrators for maintenance purposes.
4. Data Sharing & Third‑Party Services
- No data is shared with any third‑party organization, advertiser, or data broker.
- We do not use knowingly use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other external tracking or advertising service.
- External services we rely on are the Jitsi‑Meet container that runs on the same server; it does not receive or store any personal data from the Site. The Email services provided by mail.hostinger.com
5. Data Retention
| Data | Retention Period | Disposal |
|---|---|---|
| Email addresses & RSVP data | Retained only as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected (e.g., event attendance) or until you unsubscribe. | Deleted from the SQLite database and removed from backups after the retention period. |
| Server logs | Retained for 30 days. | Overwritten in the log rotation process. |
6. Security
We employ industry‑standard security practices, including:
- HTTPS everywhere (TLS 1.3).
- Regular server updates and patching.
- Secure file permissions and minimal user privileges on the VPS.
7. Your Rights
- Opt‑out: Unsubscribe from newsletters by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of each email.
- Data deletion: Contact us at lb1@innerhorizonsaz.org to request deletion of your personal data.
- Requests: You may request a copy of any data we hold about you.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: lb1@innerhorizonsaz.org