Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how the White House Communications Agency Amateur Radio Club (WHCA-ARC) handles your information.

1. Information Collection and Use

By creating an account on our website, you provide information that helps us manage membership and club operations. We collect data provided in good faith to verify eligibility and maintain site security. This includes, but is not limited to, details regarding your affiliation with the White House Communications Agency.

What Constitutes “Personal Information”?

If you are wondering if these laws apply to you, consider whether your website collects any of the following:

Names, email addresses, or physical addresses.
IP addresses or unique device identifiers.
Cookies or analytics data (e.g., Google Analytics).
Information from contact forms or newsletter signups.
Birthdays, social media handles, or biometric information.

2. Membership Verification

Access to certain areas of this site, specifically those reserved for Full WHCA-ARC Members, is role-based and requires verification. We may use information you provide to:

Cross-check records against known WHCA data.
Consult with WHCA alumni.
Verify your service details, such as duty sections or years of service.

3. Data Integrity and Security

We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our community. Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information may result in the denial or revocation of membership. You are prohibited from misrepresenting your identity or military service to obtain unauthorized access.

4. Forum Access and Community Standards

The site utilizes role-based access for our forums. Information shared within these spaces should adhere to our community rules. WHCA-ARC reserves the right to suspend or revoke access if a member’s conduct compromises the security or mission of the club.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may modify our privacy and membership requirements periodically to adapt to our community’s operational needs. Please review this page regularly for any updates.