1. Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information
The Hill Members collects only the minimal personal information necessary to provide services.
- When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to deliver news, updates, and event information to subscribers.
- When you leave a comment, we collect your name and email address to facilitate communication and identify commenters.
- We use Google Analytics to anonymously collect data on website visits and usage for analysis purposes. This data is anonymized and is never used to identify individual users.
2. Retention & Usage Period of Personal Information
As a principle, The Hill Members will dispose of your personal information promptly once the purpose of collection and use has been fulfilled.
- Personal information collected for newsletter delivery is used solely for managing subscriptions and communication. If you unsubscribe, we will immediately cease sending newsletters to the associated email address. Should you wish for your email address to be deleted, please contact us at ([email protected])
- Personal information submitted through comments is used for comment display and communication. If a comment is deleted, all related personal data is also deleted, unless administrator approval is pending. If you wish to have your comment and related information deleted, please contact us at ([email protected])
- Data collected through Google Analytics is stored and managed according to Google’s data retention policy.
3. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
The Hill Members does not provide users' personal information to third parties without prior consent or unless required by law. However, the following exceptions apply:
- ConvertKit (for managing and sending email newsletters)
- Google Analytics (for visitor traffic analysis)
- When it is technically unavoidable to provide information in a form that does not identify individuals, for service improvement and statistical analysis
- When necessary to verify identity for login or authentication purposes
- When required by law or in response to a lawful request from authorities
4. Measures to Protect Personal Information
The Hill Members is committed to continuously improving the protection of personal information and implements the following safety measures:
- Personal data is transmitted in encrypted form, and HTTPS is used to ensure secure communication.
- Passwords are changed periodically and managed securely to prevent unauthorized access.
- Trusted third-party platforms such as ConvertKit and Google Analytics are used under strict data protection agreements.
5. Policy Updates
This privacy policy is subject to updates as needed to comply with legal or operational requirements.
6. Contact
If you have any questions regarding the handling of your personal information, please contact us at ([email protected])