Privacy Policy

YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts Privacy Policy

This privacy policy outlines how the YWCA of Northeastern Massachusetts uses and protects any information that you share with us. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is safeguarded. This policy is effective as of September 2024. 

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At the YWCA of Northeastern Massachusetts, your privacy is our priority. We do not sell, distribute, lease, or otherwise share your personal information with any entity outside of our organization. If you sign up for our communications, any information you provide will be used strictly in accordance with this privacy statement. However, we do reserve the right to access and disclose information when required by applicable laws, lawful government requests, or to protect our organization and users.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. We encourage you to review this page occasionally to ensure you are comfortable with any updates.

What We Collect

 We may collect the following information:

– Name

– Contact information, including home and email addresses, and phone numbers

– Demographic information such as zip code, preferences, and interests

How We Use Your Information

We use this information to better understand your needs and provide you with relevant information, for the following purposes:

– Internal record-keeping

– Understanding preferences to enhance the user experience on our website

– Sending emails about our mission, programs, or other information you may find interesting

– Contacting you for feedback or other purposes

Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your information and comply with all legal requirements regarding the handling of private information. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online and offline. When you make an online donation, we use a secure server that encrypts the information you provide during transmission.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your computer’s hard drive to enhance your web experience. We use cookies to analyze web traffic and improve our website to better suit our supporters’ needs. This information is used solely for statistical analysis, after which the data is removed from the system. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any personal information other than what you choose to share. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Note that this may limit your ability to take full advantage of the website.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. Please be aware that once you leave our site, we do not have control over external websites. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide when visiting such sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of each website you visit.

Controlling Your Personal Information 

You can choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

– When filling out a form on our website, look for a checkbox to opt out of direct marketing or solicitation.

– If you have previously given us permission for direct marketing or solicitation, you can change your preferences at any time by emailing us at info@ywcanema.org.

How to Contact Us 

If you believe any information we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, please email us at info@ywcanema.org. We will promptly correct any inaccuracies. 

Thank you for trusting us with your information and for supporting the YWCA of Northeastern Massachusetts.