LBT10 Taxpayers Association Effective Date: June 6, 2026 Last Updated: June 6, 2026
1. Introduction
The LBT10 Taxpayers Association (“LBT10,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit community organization representing the ten communities of Long Beach Township, New Jersey, south of Brant Beach down to Beach Haven. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at lbt10.org (the “Site”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information with transparency and respect.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you use our contact forms, membership application, or newsletter sign-up, you may provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address (for membership applications)
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any message or inquiry you submit through our contact form
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- IP address (anonymized or in full, depending on your consent settings)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website or search terms
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected primarily through Google Analytics (see Section 4).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact forms
- Process membership applications and manage member records
- Send newsletters and community updates to subscribers who have opted in
- Improve our website based on usage patterns and analytics data
- Communicate information about LBT10 meetings, events, and local news relevant to Long Beach Township
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not use your personal information for commercial advertising or sell it to any third party.
4. Google Analytics
Our Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
Information collected by Google Analytics may include:
- Pages visited and navigation paths
- Time spent on pages
- General geographic location (city/region level)
- Device and browser information
- Traffic sources (how you arrived at our site)
This data is processed by Google and may be transferred to servers in the United States or other countries. Google’s use of this data is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by:
- Using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Adjusting your preferences through our cookie consent manager (available at the bottom of the Site)
- Enabling “Do Not Track” in your browser settings (note: effectiveness may vary)
5. Cookies
Our Site uses cookies to function properly and to analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Functional | Essential for the Site to operate correctly | Always active |
| Preferences | Remembers your settings and choices | Optional |
| Statistics | Google Analytics usage data (anonymized) | Optional |
| Marketing | Not currently used by LBT10 | N/A |
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Declining optional cookies will not prevent you from using the Site.
6. Contact Form Submissions
When you submit a message through our contact form, the information you provide (name, email address, and message content) is sent directly to LBT10 organizers via email. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not share contact form submissions with third parties.
7. Newsletter Sign-Up
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and use it to send you periodic updates about LBT10 activities, meetings, community news, and Long Beach Township issues. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly.
8. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party tools we use to operate the Site (such as our web host, email service, and Google Analytics) may process data on our behalf under their own privacy policies.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
- Protection of rights: We may disclose information when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of LBT10, our members, or the public.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Contact form inquiries are retained for up to 2 years or until resolved.
- Membership records are retained for the duration of membership and up to 3 years after.
- Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ standard data retention settings (default: 26 months).
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements.
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or withdraw cookie consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
13. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites, including government agencies, local organizations, and community resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
LBT10 Taxpayers Association Long Beach Township, New Jersey Website: https://lbt10.org/contact/
This privacy policy was prepared for lbt10.org and reflects the Site’s current data practices as of the effective date above.