Privacy Policy 

Effective Date: July 17, 2026

At Barnstead Community Hub (accessible via our website), we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe—written in plain English, with no unnecessary legal jargon.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when interacting with our platform:

  • Newsletter Subscription: If you sign up to receive our Barnstead local updates, we collect your email address and name.

  • Volunteer Sign-ups: If you apply to become a volunteer in our community, we collect your name, contact details, and any preferences you share about helping out.

  • Business Directory Submissions: If you submit your local business to our directory, we collect business names, contact information, website links, and physical addresses.

  • Automatic Usage Data: Like most websites, we use basic, privacy-friendly analytics to see how many people visit our site, which pages they read (such as our local news or community calendar), and how they find us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to make Barnstead a more connected community. Specifically, we use it to:

  • Send you the latest Barnstead news, community updates, and event alerts.

  • Connect volunteers with local events, municipal initiatives, and neighbors in need.

  • Display public information in our Business Directory to help residents support local shops.

  • Maintain and improve our website’s performance and security.

3. Sharing Your Information

We believe in absolute transparency. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We only share your data in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: For example, sharing your contact details with local volunteer coordinators once you request to join an initiative.

  • Service Providers: Trusted tools we use to run our site (like our email newsletter provider). These platforms are contractually obligated to keep your data secure.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety of our Barnstead community.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience (for example, remembering your preferences on our Community Calendar). You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some parts of our website may not function perfectly without them.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our email newsletter at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.

  • Access and Correction: You can request to view, edit, or permanently delete any personal information we have on file (such as your business directory listing or volunteer profile) by contacting us.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

  • Email: hello@clayjarmarketing.com

  • Mailing Address: Barnstead, NH