Osseo Lions Club Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Osseo Lions Club (“Osseo Lions,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Minnesota nonprofit organization serving the Osseo Area Schools community and surrounding Hennepin County through volunteer service, fundraising, and community events. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, donors, volunteers, members, scholarship applicants, vendors, and community partners who interact with our website, social media channels, and events.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at osseolions.org, use our online forms, engage with our email communications, or connect with us through our official social media pages, including Facebook and Instagram.

By using our website or providing information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy, as permitted by applicable law.

Who We Are

The Osseo Lions Club is a local Lions Clubs International chapter formed in 1944 and registered as a nonprofit corporation with the State of Minnesota. We serve the entire geographic borders of the Osseo Area Schools, supporting local families, students, service organizations, and global Lions initiatives through fundraising, scholarships, and community events such as the annual Osseo Lions Roar celebration.

Our registered Minnesota business record for the Osseo Lions Club can be found through the Minnesota Secretary of State Business Search.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways, depending on how you interact with us. This may include:

Information You Provide Directly

You may choose to provide personal information to us when you:

  • Complete a contact form on osseolions.org.

  • Submit a donation request or other financial assistance form through our site.

  • Apply for an Osseo Senior High scholarship or other scholarship program.

  • Express interest in becoming a Lion or volunteering at events.

  • Request information about sponsorship opportunities for events such as the Lions Roar.

  • Communicate with us via email, postal mail, or in person at events.

This information may include:

  • Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.

  • Organization or business affiliation and role (for sponsors, vendors, or partners).

  • Donation or sponsorship interests and history (when you share it with us).

  • Scholarship application information (as requested on scholarship forms).

  • Any other information you voluntarily submit in a form or message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit osseolions.org, certain information may be collected automatically by our website or hosting provider, such as:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location.

  • Browser type, device type, operating system, and referring website.

  • Pages visited, links clicked, time and date of visits, and other site usage analytics.

This data is typically aggregated and used to understand how visitors use our site, improve content, and maintain website security.

Information from Social Media

When you interact with our official Facebook page or Instagram account, those platforms may share certain information with us consistent with their own privacy policies. This can include your name, profile handle, public comments, reactions, or messages you send to us through those platforms.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of Facebook and Instagram to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, as permitted by law:

  • To respond to your inquiries, questions, and requests submitted via contact forms, email, or social media.

  • To review and process donation requests, scholarship applications, vendor applications, or sponsorship opportunities.

  • To communicate about upcoming Osseo Lions events, such as meetings, service projects, and the annual Osseo Lions Roar festival.

  • To manage our membership records, volunteer communications, and committee work.

  • To send newsletters or announcements when you opt in or request to receive such communications.

  • To support our mission of empowering volunteers, meeting humanitarian needs, and promoting peace and international understanding through Lions Clubs.

  • To protect the security and integrity of our website and systems, and to prevent or address misuse.

  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.

We use personal information in ways that are consistent with our nonprofit, community-focused mission and do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance user experience, and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They may be used to:

  • Remember your preferences (such as language or display settings).

  • Understand how visitors navigate and engage with our pages.

  • Support basic security and performance features.

You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some portions of our website may not function optimally.

If we implement specific analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) or plugins that use cookies, we will strive to configure them in a way that respects user privacy and share only aggregated, non‑identifying data.

How We Share Information

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

  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, hosting data, sending email communications, or processing forms, and who are required to keep your information confidential.

  • With Lions Clubs International or related Lions entities, if necessary for membership administration or official Lions business.

  • With sponsoring partners, event co-hosts, or other nonprofits only as necessary to coordinate joint events, fulfill specific requests, or recognize sponsorships (for example, listing business names on event materials when sponsors have agreed to be recognized).

  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of the Osseo Lions, our members, volunteers, and the public.

Any sharing of data is done with care and in alignment with our service‑oriented values as a community volunteer organization.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include secure hosting, limited access to personal information, and use of password‑protected systems.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we work diligently to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third‑Party Websites and Links

Our website and social media posts may contain links to third‑party websites, services, or resources that are not operated by the Osseo Lions Club. These may include partners, sponsors, vendors, registration platforms, or other community organizations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third‑party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our programs often support youth, including students in the Osseo Area Schools district through scholarships and community events. However, our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us using the information below so we can remove it.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your relationship with the Osseo Lions Club and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request corrections if your information is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • Request that we delete certain personal information, subject to legal and record‑keeping obligations.

  • Opt out of receiving future email communications or mailings from us.

To exercise these rights, or to update your contact information or preferences, please reach out using the contact details in Section 11. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with our obligations as a Minnesota nonprofit organization.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to update your information or change your communication preferences, you may contact us at:

Osseo Lions Club
P.O. Box 473
Osseo, MN 55369

Email:

You may also contact us via the general inquiry form on our Contact page at osseolions.org.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our website, or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, when appropriate, provide additional notice.

Your continued use of our website or engagement with our organization after changes are posted will signify your acceptance of those changes.