Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 9, 2026 Last Updated: October 9, 2026 Golden Gatherings SRQ (“Golden Gatherings,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you visit our website, https://goldengatheringssrq.com/, contact us, request information about our memberships, or participate in our social gatherings and related services. Golden Gatherings SRQ provides non-medical social companionship and thoughtfully planned experiences for independent older adults. We believe meaningful connections begin with trust, and we aim to handle your information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how Golden Gatherings SRQ handles and protects the personal information you choose to share with us when you use our website or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information, depending on how you interact with us.

A. Personal Information You Provide

When you complete a contact form, request a Welcome Conversation, inquire about a membership, or communicate with us, you may provide:

Full name
Email address
Telephone number
City or ZIP code
Preferred contact method, such as email, phone call, or text message
Membership interests or preferences
Information about the gatherings and experiences that interest you
Questions, comments, or other information you voluntarily include in a message

Please provide only the information necessary for your inquiry or requested service.

B. Information About a Family Member

If you contact us on behalf of a parent, relative, or another individual, you may choose to share limited information about that person to help us understand their interests and determine whether our services may be appropriate. Please ensure you have permission to share another person’s information when permission is required.

C. Technical and Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through website hosting services, server logs, cookies, and similar technologies. Depending on the tools enabled on our website, this information may include:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website or page
Approximate location derived from your IP address
Website performance and diagnostic information

We use this information, where collected, to maintain website functionality, improve performance, and understand how visitors use our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to questions, messages, and service inquiries.
Arrange complimentary Welcome Conversations.
Explain our membership options and answer questions about our services.
Understand your interests and preferences regarding social gatherings.
Communicate about upcoming gatherings, membership inquiries, and relevant service updates.
Coordinate reservations or participation in gatherings when applicable.
Provide customer service and respond to requests.
Maintain, secure, and improve our website.
Understand website usage and improve the visitor experience.
Prevent fraud, protect our business, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims when necessary.

We aim to collect and use only the information reasonably necessary for these purposes.

3. Our Services Are Non-Medical

Golden Gatherings SRQ provides social companionship, community experiences, and opportunities for friendship and connection. We do not provide medical care, healthcare services, personal care, or medication assistance. Please do not submit medical records, detailed health histories, financial account information, or other sensitive personal information through our general website forms. If you voluntarily share information about preferences, mobility considerations, or participation needs, we will use it only as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry or discuss whether a gathering may be suitable. We do not intend to collect sensitive information unless it is necessary and handled appropriately under applicable law.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not disclose your personal information indiscriminately. We may share information in the following circumstances:

A. Service Providers

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and communicate with visitors. Depending on the services enabled, these providers may include:

Website hosting and technical support providers
Website form and email delivery services
Scheduling services used to arrange Welcome Conversations
Payment processors used for authorized membership payments
Website analytics and security providers

These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and the services they provide to us.

B. Legal Requirements and Protection

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to valid legal requests, protect our rights or property, investigate suspected fraud, or protect the safety of individuals.

C. Business Transfers

If our business undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal requirements. We do not sell personal information for money. We also do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising unless our practices and applicable law permit it and any required disclosures or choices are provided.

5. Scheduling and Payment Services

We may use third-party services to schedule complimentary Welcome Conversations or process membership payments. If you use a third-party scheduling service, the information you provide may be processed by that provider under its own privacy policy and terms. If online membership payments are offered through a third-party payment processor, your payment information will be handled according to that provider’s security practices and privacy policy. We do not intend to collect complete payment card details through ordinary website contact or Welcome Conversation forms. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality, remember preferences, maintain security, and understand website performance. Depending on the tools installed, cookies may be used for:

Essential website functions
Website preferences
Performance and analytics
Security and fraud prevention

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features. Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate notice and obtain consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.

7. Email, Phone, and Text Communications

If you provide your contact details, we may use them to respond to your inquiry, arrange a Welcome Conversation, discuss membership options, or communicate about a service you have requested. We will use your preferred contact method where reasonably possible. We will not use your contact details for unrelated promotional communications where consent is required and has not been provided. If we send optional marketing communications, you may opt out using the instructions provided in those communications. Message and data rates may apply to text messages according to your mobile service plan. You may ask us to stop sending text messages at any time.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, coordinating services, maintaining appropriate business records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal obligations. The retention period depends on the type of information, the reason it was collected, and applicable legal requirements. When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we will take appropriate steps to delete it, anonymize it, or securely dispose of it, subject to any applicable retention obligations.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable steps to protect the information entrusted to us. You should avoid sending sensitive personal or financial information through general website forms or unsecured communications.

10. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

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

Request access to personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
Opt out of marketing communications.
Request information about certain disclosures of your personal information.

To exercise an applicable privacy right, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including scheduling, payment, and social media platforms. We do not control the privacy practices, security, or content of these third-party websites. Visiting an external website is subject to that website’s own terms and privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

12. Children’s Privacy

Golden Gatherings SRQ is designed primarily for independent older adults and their families. Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.

13. Privacy of Older Adults and Family Members

We recognize that visitors may contact us on behalf of an older adult or family member. We handle information shared with us respectfully and use it for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. If you provide information about another person, please ensure you are authorized to do so where required. Requests to access, correct, or delete another person’s information may require verification of your authority to act on their behalf.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, business practices, or applicable legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to remain informed about how we handle personal information.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact us: Golden Gatherings SRQ Email: goldengatherings1@gmail.com Phone: (941) 303-1199 Website: https://goldengatheringssrq.com/ We welcome your questions and will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns in accordance with applicable law. Golden Gatherings SRQ — Friendship Never Gets Old.