Privacy Policy
Long Ridge Union Cemetery
Stamford, Connecticut
Effective Date: November 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Long Ridge Union Cemetery ("the Cemetery," "we," "our," or "us") respects the privacy of visitors to our website. We are committed to protecting the personal information of individuals who visit our website, contact us, make inquiries, or otherwise interact with our organization.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, how that information is used, how it is protected, and the circumstances under which it may be shared.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that visitors voluntarily provide when using our website, including:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Information submitted through contact forms or general inquiries
Other information that visitors choose to provide when communicating with us
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Date and time of website visits
General website usage and traffic information
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to maintain and improve its functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our website may be used for legitimate cemetery and organizational purposes, including:
Responding to questions, requests, and inquiries.
Providing information about the Cemetery, its history, services, and operations.
Communicating with individuals regarding cemetery-related matters.
Maintaining and improving our website.
Monitoring website performance and security.
Maintaining appropriate administrative records.
Complying with applicable legal obligations.
We do not collect personal information for purposes unrelated to the Cemetery's operations and mission.
4. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve the browsing experience, understand website traffic, and evaluate how visitors interact with our pages.
Cookies are small data files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.
Depending on the website services and tools in use, cookies may be used to:
Remember certain website preferences.
Help the website function properly.
Measure website traffic and visitor activity.
Identify technical issues and improve website performance.
You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
If third-party analytics services are used on our website, those services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
5. Sharing of Information
Long Ridge Union Cemetery does not sell, rent, or trade visitors' personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information in limited circumstances, including:
With website hosting providers, technical support providers, and other service providers who assist in operating and maintaining our website.
When necessary to respond to a visitor's request or inquiry.
When required by law, regulation, legal process, or a valid governmental request.
When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of the Cemetery, its visitors, or others.
Any service providers who receive information on our behalf should use it only for the services they provide to us, subject to applicable agreements and legal requirements.
6. Protection of Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information submitted through our website against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or method of data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we make reasonable efforts to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites or services for informational or other purposes.
These third-party websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and practices. Long Ridge Union Cemetery is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of websites that we do not operate.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website. If we become aware that such information has been submitted without appropriate parental involvement or authorization, we will take reasonable steps to address the matter.
9. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, respond to inquiries, maintain appropriate organizational records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.
10. Your Privacy Choices
If you have submitted personal information through our website and would like to request that we update or delete it, you may contact us using the information provided below.
We will review and respond to reasonable requests, subject to applicable legal obligations and legitimate recordkeeping requirements.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Long Ridge Union Cemetery reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated effective date. Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically to remain informed about our privacy practices.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:
P.O. Box 4021
Camp Avenue Station
Stamford, Connecticut 06907