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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

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The Lodi Parkinson Support Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://www.lodiparkinsonsupport.org/.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you interact with our website, as well as automatically through embedded features and analytics technologies.

A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact & Inquiry Forms (Cognito Forms): When you submit a message, request information, or sign up for support meetings via our embedded Cognito Forms, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide in your message.

  • Newsletter Signup: When you subscribe to our newsletter or group updates, we collect your name and email address to send you support group meeting notices, event details, and relevant Parkinson's community resources.

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics & Usage Data (Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager): We use Google Analytics (deployed via Google Tag Manager) to understand how visitors engage with our site. This includes browser type, operating system, IP address, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This information helps us optimize our website content and structure.

  • Embedded Content (Google Calendar): When you interact with our embedded Google Calendar to view meeting schedules and event details, Google may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and cookie identifiers in accordance with Google’s standard data policies.

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our website is built on the Wix platform and utilizes essential, performance, functional, and analytical cookies.

 

2. Cookie Management & Consent (Wix Cookie Banner)

We use the built-in Wix Cookie Consent Banner to manage cookie permissions and respect your privacy choices.

  • When you first visit our website, a cookie banner powered by Wix allows you to accept, decline, or customize which categories of non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) you consent to enable.

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for core website functionality, security, identity verification, and network management; they cannot be disabled through the banner.

  • Managing & Changing Preferences: You can view, update, or revoke your cookie consent preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link (or "Cookie Settings" button) located in the footer of our website, or by adjusting your browser settings.

 

3. Third-Party Services & Integrations

We partner with third-party service providers to deliver group services, handle data, and facilitate contributions:

  • Wix.com: Our website is hosted on Wix.com. Wix provides the online platform that allows us to share information about our meetings and resources. Your data may be stored through Wix’s secure data storage, databases, and general Wix applications behind firewalls.

  • Cognito Forms: We use Cognito Forms for secure online form submissions. Information submitted through these forms is governed by Cognito Forms' privacy and security protocols.

  • Google Services (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager & Google Calendar):

    • We use Google Analytics and Tag Manager to measure site traffic and engagement.

    • We embed a Google Calendar on our site so you can view upcoming support group meetings and events. Interacting with or adding events to your personal calendar may connect with your Google account subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

  • Donations & External Links (Parkinson Association of Northern California - PANC):

    • We provide external links for donations directing visitors to https://www.panctoday.org/donate.

    • Please note that when you click this donation link, you leave our website and navigate to the Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) platform.

    • Any financial transactions or personal information provided on PANC’s website are subject to PANC’s own Privacy Policy and security terms. We do not collect or store your credit card or financial billing information directly on our site.

 

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Organize, facilitate, and communicate details about support group meetings, workshops, and community events.

  • Distribute newsletters and informational updates to subscribed members.

  • Respond to questions, comments, and resource requests submitted via our forms or direct communication.

  • Monitor, analyze, and enhance website performance, usability, and visitor experience.

  • Maintain website security and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.

 

5. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors (such as Wix, Cognito Forms, and Google) who assist us in operating our site and conducting our organization's activities, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, subpoena, or legal process to protect the rights, property, or safety of the support group, our members, or the public.

 

6. Data Security & Retention

We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected (e.g., maintaining your newsletter subscription until you unsubscribe).

 

7. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

  • Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by following the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.

  • Access, Update, or Delete Data: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, or ask that we correct or delete it.

  • Cookie Preferences: Adjust your preferences at any time via the Wix cookie banner / cookie settings link in the footer of our website.

 

8. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites (including PANC, medical resources, and community partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection policies of external third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies upon visiting.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect updates in our practices, website technology, or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted here with an updated "Effective Date."

 

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out to us:

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