1. Information We Collect

1.1 Membership Information

When you apply for membership, we collect:

• Preferred name (scene name or legal name, your choice)
• Pronouns
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Experience level in BDSM/submission
• Goals and interests related to BKSC participation
• How you heard about BKSC

1.2 Website Usage Information

This website does NOT collect:

• Tracking cookies
• Analytics data
• IP addresses
• Browsing behavior

We respect your right to browse anonymously.

1.3 Meeting Attendance

We maintain records of:

• Meeting attendance (for membership participation tracking)
• RSVP information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for:

• Membership Management: Processing applications, tracking participation, and maintaining member records
• Communication: Sending meeting reminders, newsletters, and important announcements
• Mentorship Matching: Pairing mentors and mentees based on compatibility and goals
• Safety: Investigating Code of Conduct violations and maintaining community safety
• Event Planning: Managing RSVPs and providing meeting location information

We will NEVER:

• Sell your information to third parties
• Share your information with other organizations without explicit consent
• Use your information for commercial purposes
• Publicly disclose your membership or participation
• Share your information with employers, family, or others without your permission

3. Who Has Access to Your Information

3.1 BKSC Leadership Only

Your membership information is accessible only to:

• Founder and Primary Facilitator (serella)
• Elected Co-Facilitators
• Safety Officer (for conduct investigations only)
• Communications Coordinator (for newsletter and announcements only)
• Mentorship Coordinator (for matching purposes only)

3.2 Leadership Confidentiality Agreement

All BKSC leadership signs a confidentiality agreement committing to:

• Protect member information
• Never disclose membership or participation
• Use information only for BKSC purposes
• Maintain confidentiality after leaving leadership roles

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage Methods

Member information is stored:

• In password-protected digital files
• On encrypted devices
• With access limited to authorized leadership only

4.2 Security Measures

• All website communications use HTTPS encryption
• Email communications use secure email providers
• Physical documents are stored in locked, secure locations
• Regular security reviews and updates

4.3 Data Retention

We retain member information:

• For the duration of active membership
• For one year after membership ends (for potential re-joining)
• Permanently deleted upon request or after retention period

5. Your Privacy Rights

As a member or applicant, you have the right to:

5.1 Access

Request a copy of all information we have about you

5.2 Correction

Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information

5.3 Deletion

Request deletion of your information at any time (with some exceptions for safety investigations)

5.4 Portability

Request your information in a portable format

5.5 Opt-Out

Opt out of non-essential communications (newsletters, social events) while remaining a member

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Message serella on FetLife

6. Confidentiality in Meetings and Events

6.1 What is Shared in BKSC Stays in BKSC

All members agree that:

• Personal stories and disclosures shared in meetings are confidential
• Member identities and attendance are not disclosed outside BKSC
• No photography or recording without explicit consent of all present
• Meeting locations are not shared publicly

6.2 Exceptions to Confidentiality

Confidentiality may be broken only when:

• Required by law (e.g., mandatory reporting of child abuse)
• Necessary to prevent imminent harm to self or others
• Investigating Code of Conduct violations (information shared only with relevant leadership)

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 FetLife

BKSC maintains a group on FetLife. When you join our FetLife group:

• You are subject to FetLife's privacy policy and terms of service
• Your FetLife profile information is visible according to your FetLife privacy settings
• BKSC does not control FetLife's data practices

7.2 Email Services

We use secure email providers for communications. Email communications are subject to the provider's privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

BKSC is strictly for adults 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we discover that someone under 18 has provided information, we will immediately delete it and deny membership.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be:

• Posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
• Announced to members via email
• Effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated

Continued membership after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Brevard Kinkster's sub Club
Message serella on FetLife
Subject Line: "Privacy Inquiry"

We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 7 business days.