Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Mud Brothers of the North ATV Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 45-4756434) based in Indian River, Michigan. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 553, Indian River, MI 49749. You can reach us at info@mudbrothersnorth.com.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you join the club, sponsor us, register for an event, or contact us, you may provide:

• Name, mailing address, phone number, and email address
• Emergency contact information
• Vehicle make/model and ORV registration details for ride participation
• Payment information processed through Stripe
• Photos or videos you submit for our gallery or social channels

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit mudbrothersnorth.com, our hosting provider may automatically collect basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring URL. This is standard server log information used to keep the site running and secure.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process membership applications, renewals, and sponsorship payments
• Send ride announcements, event schedules, trail updates, and club news through email and SMS
• Coordinate ride logistics, sweep order, and emergency contact
• Issue 501(c)(3) tax receipts to sponsors and donors
• Maintain the member directory inside our private member portal
• Recognize sponsors publicly on our website, banners, and event materials according to the tier you select
• Improve the website and respond to inquiries

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only in these limited situations:

• Service providers: Stripe processes payments. Our website and member portal providers process information needed to operate those services.
• Sponsors who opt in to public recognition: By selecting a sponsor tier, your business name and logo will appear on our website and event materials as described in your tier benefits.
• Legal compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our members, the public, or the club.
• Successor organization: Per Article VII of our bylaws, if the club is dissolved, member records may transfer to the entity designated by the board.

5. Photos and Videos at Club Events

Group rides, charity events, and trail cleanups are public events. By participating, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken and shared on our website, social media, and promotional materials. If you do not want to appear in club media, please notify a club officer at the event or email us at info@mudbrothersnorth.com and we will remove published images on request.

6. SMS and Email Communications

Members and event registrants receive ride alerts, schedule changes, and club announcements via SMS and email. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in any message, or by replying STOP to SMS messages. Note that opting out of communications may prevent you from receiving important information for the day of a ride.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies necessary for the site to function, for example, remembering your scroll position or theme preference. We do not currently use advertising or behavioral tracking cookies from third parties. Embedded content from third parties, such as Facebook posts or YouTube videos, may set their own cookies governed by their respective privacy policies.

8. Data Security

Payments are processed through Stripe. Our website is served over HTTPS. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. You provide information at your own risk.

9. Children's Privacy

Per our bylaws (Article IV), members must be 18 or older. Riders 16 or older with a valid ID may operate an ORV on club rides under member supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Your Rights

You can:

• Access and update your member profile through our member portal
• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your information, subject to legal and tax record retention requirements
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, email info@mudbrothersnorth.com.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website links to sponsor websites, the Michigan DNR, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their policies before providing personal information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated to active members via email.