# Flagler County Local – Data Collection & Usage Policy
**Effective Date:** November 11, 2026
**Operated By:** MASS Websites, Inc.
**Website:** [https://flaglercountylocal.com](https://flaglercountylocal.com)
## 1\. Purpose of This Policy
Flagler County Local believes community members should understand what information is collected when they register, participate, and interact with others.
This policy supplements our Privacy Policy by explaining our primary categories of information collection and their purposes.
## 2\. Account Registration Data
When registering, members may be required to provide:
- Name or display name
- Email address
- Username or account identifier
- Password
**Purpose:** To establish an account, authenticate members, manage access, and provide essential account communications.
Passwords are handled by the platform's authentication system and should not be stored or transmitted as readable plaintext.
## 3\. Member Profile Data
Members may voluntarily add information such as:
- Profile photographs
- Biographical details
- General geographic location
- Interests
- Business or organizational affiliations
- Other available profile fields
**Purpose:** To help members identify and connect with others in the community.
Visibility of this information depends on the platform's settings and the choices available to members.
## 4\. Community Contributions
When members participate, the platform may store:
- Posts and comments
- Photographs and uploaded files
- Questions and answers
- Poll responses
- Event participation
- Space memberships
- Reactions and interactions
- Content creation and modification timestamps
**Purpose:** To display community contributions, support interactions, and maintain the operation of community features.
Some of this information may be visible publicly or to other members.
## 5\. Private Messaging Data
When members use private messaging, the platform processes information necessary to deliver and maintain conversations.
This may include message content, participants, attachments, and timestamps.
**Purpose:** To provide private communication between participating members.
Messages are not public posts. However, private messaging should not be treated as end-to-end encrypted communication unless that capability is specifically implemented and verified.
## 6\. Technical and Security Data
Our hosting and application systems may process:
- IP addresses
- Browser and device information
- Date and time of access
- Requested website pages
- Session identifiers
- Error and security logs
- Login attempts
**Purpose:** To operate the website, maintain security, diagnose technical problems, and prevent misuse.
Technical information is not necessarily visible to other community members.
## 7\. Cookies and Session Information
Cookies and related technologies may be used to:
- Keep members signed in
- Maintain secure browsing sessions
- Remember preferences
- Protect against unauthorized requests
- Support other enabled platform functions
Optional analytics, advertising, or third-party technologies will be addressed in our privacy disclosures when implemented.
## 8\. Business and Organization Information
Businesses and organizations participating in Flagler County Local may provide:
- Business names
- Public business contact information
- Business descriptions
- Logos and photographs
- Products and services
- Events and promotional information
**Purpose:** To provide local community and business networking features.
Information intentionally submitted for publication may be available to other members or the public.
## 9\. What We Do Not Require
Flagler County Local does not ordinarily require members to submit:
- Social Security numbers
- Bank account numbers
- Credit card numbers merely to register
- Government-issued identification merely to participate
- Sensitive medical information
Members should not post these details in profiles, public discussions, comments, or private messages.
If paid services or verification requirements are introduced, any additional collection will be disclosed before the information is requested.
## 10\. Information Sharing and Third Parties
Personal information may be processed by service providers assisting with hosting, email delivery, security, maintenance, and other operational requirements.
We do not sell member registration information or personal contact details to third-party data brokers.
Information deliberately made public by members may be viewed and shared by others.
Any future integration involving additional collection or disclosure of personal information will be assessed and reflected in our published policies as appropriate.
## 11\. Data Retention and Removal
Information is retained as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy.
Members may request account closure or deletion of eligible personal information.
Some information may be retained temporarily for backups, security, dispute resolution, or legal compliance.
## 12\. Member Access and Requests
Members may contact the platform administrator to request information about personal data associated with their accounts, correct inaccurate information, or request deletion where applicable.
Requests will be handled according to applicable law and available platform capabilities.
## 13\. Policy Changes
This policy may be updated as Flagler County Local introduces new features, changes its data-handling practices, or adopts additional technology.
Material changes will be communicated where required.
## 14\. Contact
**MASS Websites, Inc.**
Operator of Flagler County Local
Website: [https://flaglercountylocal.com](https://flaglercountylocal.com)
Email: \[Privacy Contact Email\]
**Last Updated:** November 11, 2026