Privacy Policy
Friends of Lake Henry (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. By using our website or providing information to us, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
1. Contact Requests
When you submit the contact form on our website, we collect your name, email address, and the message you provide so we can respond to your inquiry.
2. Photo Submissions
If you submit a photo through our website, we collect:
- The uploaded image
- Optional title and caption
- Required alternative (alt) text for accessibility
- An optional “submitted by” name
- A category selected during submission
Submitted photos are reviewed before being published to the public photo gallery.
3. Technical and Security Information
To protect the website and prevent spam or abuse, we process limited technical information, including IP address and request metadata. This information is used for security, rate limiting, and abuse prevention and is not used for advertising or tracking visitors across sites.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:
- Responding to contact requests (replying to messages submitted through the contact form)
- Reviewing and publishing photo submissions (reviewing and, if approved, displaying photos in the public gallery)
- Maintaining site security (detecting and preventing spam, automated submissions, and abusive behavior)
We do not sell your personal information and do not use it for advertising or marketing.
Third-Party Services
Cloudflare (Hosting and Security)
Our website is delivered and protected by Cloudflare. Cloudflare may process IP addresses and set security-related cookies that are required to protect the site from malicious traffic.
Cloudflare Turnstile (Spam Prevention)
We use Cloudflare Turnstile on certain forms to distinguish real users from automated abuse. Turnstile may process IP address and related request data as part of this security function.
Resend (Email Delivery)
When you submit the contact form, your name, email address, and message are sent via Resend so the message can be delivered to us by email.
Facebook (Embedded Video Content)
Some pages of the site may embed Facebook video content (such as Facebook Live). When you view embedded Facebook content, Facebook may set cookies or collect data according to its own privacy practices. We do not control how Facebook processes this data.
Cookies and Tracking
We do not use analytics or advertising cookies.
However:
- Cloudflare may set necessary security cookies.
- Facebook embedded content may set cookies or perform tracking when viewed.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries, review and manage submitted content, maintain site security, and comply with applicable legal or operational requirements.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including the use of encrypted connections (HTTPS) and restricted access to administrative systems. No online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and you provide information at your own risk.
Your Rights and Choices
You may request:
- Access to or correction of your submitted information
- Deletion of your contact message or submitted photos, where legally permitted
To make a request, contact us at friendsoflakehenryblair@gmail.com.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Last updated: December 26, 2025