Effective Date: March 4th, 2026
Website: https://socwisconsin.org/

1. Introduction

Standards Oversight Council (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What information we collect

  • How we use it

  • When we share it

  • How we protect it

  • Your rights and choices

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Complete a contact form

  • Register for events

  • Make a donation

  • Subscribe to email communications

  • Submit applications or other forms

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Organization name

  • Payment information (processed through a third-party provider)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • Referring website

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Process donations and registrations

  • Send newsletters and updates (if you opt in)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain website security

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.


4. Donations and Payment Processing

If you make a donation, payment information is processed securely by a third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Please review the privacy policy of the payment processor used on our website for details about how your financial information is handled.


5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email list, we may send you:

  • Updates

  • News

  • Event information

  • Fundraising communications

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.


6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve functionality

  • Analyze traffic

  • Enhance user experience

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some website features may not function properly.


7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Website analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Payment processors

These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our site.


8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.


9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can remove it.


10. Your Rights

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

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.


12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.