Southern Springs Living Community Website Policies

Southern Spring Living is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information: We may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you register, submit content, or contact us. We use this to confirm Southern Springs’ residency and contact you if there’s an issue with your submissions or content.

Usage Data: The WIX web platform automatically collects certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the site. These analytics are important to determine how well the site is performing.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our website
Improve, personalize, and expand our website
Communicate with you
Monitor and analyze usage and trends
Prevent fraudulent activity and ensure website security

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use some features of our site.

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those sites.

Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect your personal information.

Your Choices. You may update or delete your personal information by contacting us. You can also unsubscribe from communications at any time.

Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new effective date.

Community Website General Submission Policy

1. Eligibility:

Submissions must be made by members of the community.
Participants must comply with all community guidelines and policies.

2. Content Guidelines:

All submissions must be original or properly attributed to the original creator/submitter.
Content must not contain offensive, defamatory, or illegal material.
Advertising and promotional content are not permitted unless explicitly allowed by site rules.
Submissions should be relevant to the community’s focus and interests.

3. Submission Process:

Submit content through the designated online form or upload tool.
Include accurate and descriptive titles/summaries.
Provide any required disclosures or permissions for third-party materials.

4. Review and Moderation:

All submissions may be subject to review by moderators before publication.
The community website reserves the right to edit, reject, or remove submissions that violate policy or guidelines.
Any image or file submitted in error can be deleted from the site by emailing ssliving@mychannelone.com.

5. Intellectual Property:

By submitting content, you grant the website a non-exclusive license to display, distribute, and promote your submission.
Members are responsible for ensuring they have the right to all submitted materials.
Reporting Violations: Concerns about submissions should be reported via email or contact form.
Policy Updates: This policy may be updated at any time. Website participants may or may not be notified of significant changes.

By submitting an event, residents agree to abide by these guidelines and ensure all event information is accurate and appropriate.

Southern Springs Event Calendar Submission Policy

1. Eligibility: Only Southern Springs residents may submit events for inclusion on the community calendar.

2. Event Types: Submissions must be for events open to all residents or relevant to the community (e.g., club meetings, social gatherings, service events).

3. Submission Process: Submit event details (date, time, location, description, and organizer contact) via the official community website or designated email address at least two weeks in advance.

4. Review and Approval: All submissions are subject to review. Events may be edited for clarity or declined if they do not meet community standards or are not relevant.

5. Notification: Organizers will not be notified of approval status. Generally, if approved, the event will be posted within 24-48 hours of receipt.

6. Cancellations/Changes: Email ssliving@mychannelone.com promptly of any changes or cancellations to ensure the calendar remains accurate.

By submitting an event, residents agree to abide by these guidelines and ensure all event information is accurate and appropriate.

Southern Springs Living Website: Overall Content Submission Policy

Purpose: Southern Springs Living welcomes content submissions that inform, engage, and reflect the interests of our community. This policy outlines the standards and procedures for submitting content to our website.

Eligibility: Submissions are open to residents, community partners, and individuals or organizations serving the Southern Springs community.

1. Acceptable Content

Articles, announcements, event notices, video, creative writings, and photographs relevant to Southern Springs
Content must be original, accurate, and not infringe on copyright or intellectual property rights
Promotional content will be considered if it directly benefits the community

2. Submission Guidelines

Submit content via the designated online form or email address listed on the website
Include your name, contact information, and a brief description of your submission
Written content should not exceed 2000 words unless otherwise approved
Images must be high-quality and include appropriate captions and credits

3. Review Process

All submissions are subject to editorial review for relevance, accuracy, tone, and adherence to our standards
The editorial team reserves the right to edit content for clarity, length, and style
Submission does not guarantee publication

4. Prohibited Content

Offensive, defamatory, political, or discriminatory material
Political endorsements or content promoting specific candidates
Commercial advertisements unrelated to community interests

5. Copyright and Permissions

By submitting content, you grant Southern Springs Living the right to publish, edit, and distribute your submission online and in print
You confirm that you have the rights to all submitted material, including images

6. Contact and Questions

For questions or to submit content, please contact us at ssliving@mychannelone.com or use the contact form on our website.

This policy may be updated at the discretion of Southern Springs Living. Please review regularly for any changes.