Last updated: April 2026
Who We Are
The Berks County Irish-American Fraternal Association (BCIAFA), commonly known as “Berks Irish,” is a fraternal organization based in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Our website address is: https://berksirish.org.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when you apply for membership, register for events, or contact us. This includes your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and membership information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to manage your membership, send you communications about Berks Irish events and news, process dues payments, and maintain our membership records. We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Email Communications
We may send you email communications including newsletters, event announcements, and membership reminders. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.
SMS / Text Message Communications
With your explicit consent, we may send you SMS text messages about Berks Irish events, membership reminders, and organizational announcements. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
To opt out of SMS communications at any time, reply STOP to any text message you receive from us. To opt back in, reply START. For help, reply HELP. You may also contact us directly at the email address below to manage your SMS preferences.
We do not share your phone number or SMS consent status with third parties for marketing purposes.
We will not sell, share, or rent your SMS opt-in information to any third party for any reason other than to deliver the specific services associated with our messaging program. We may share your SMS consent status with third-party platform providers, phone carriers, and other vendors involved in delivering text messages solely for the purpose of message delivery. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. SMS opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties for non-service-related purposes.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Your data is stored on secured servers and access is limited to authorized Berks Irish administrators.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us. Members may also update their own information by logging into the member portal.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at: info@berksirish.org