Last updated: March 20, 2026
Tinley Creek RC Flying Club ("TCRC," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website tinleycreekrc.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
We are a small volunteer-run RC flying club based in Matteson, Illinois. We take your privacy seriously and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Information you provide directly: When you contact us via our contact form or email, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number. When you join the club or become a sponsor through our online payment system, we collect your name, email address, and payment details through Stripe (see Section 4 below). We only collect what you choose to give us.
Information collected automatically: Like most websites, our site automatically collects certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This is collected through cookies and analytics tools.
We do not use your information for advertising, and we do not sell it to anyone.
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help the site function and to collect anonymous usage data. We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand site traffic in aggregate. This data is anonymized and does not identify you personally.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect some features of the site.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
We use Stripe to process online payments for membership dues, sponsorships, and donations. When you make a payment, your payment card details are handled directly by Stripe — we never see or store your full card number. Stripe may collect your name, email, billing address, and payment method to process your transaction.
Stripe's privacy policy is available at: stripe.com/privacy.
We receive a confirmation from Stripe that includes your name, email address, and the amount paid. We use this information to set up your membership or sponsorship listing and to send you a welcome email.
Our site may link to third-party sites such as Facebook, YouTube, and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
We retain contact information only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry or maintain your membership. If you ask us to remove your information, we will do so promptly.
You have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out: