Privacy policy.
The Village Cooperative values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you engage with our website, donate, or participate in our programs.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
When you donate, register, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details.
b. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect non-personal information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and links clicked. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our site and improves our user experience.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve site performance and enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that enable certain features and functionality. You may adjust your browser settings to reject cookies; however, this may limit your access to some features.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Process and acknowledge donations.
Communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates.
Personalize your experience and improve our website.
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of The Village Cooperative and its users.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
The Village Cooperative does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist with donation processing, website management, email distribution, and other essential functions. These providers are required to protect your information and use it solely for the purpose of providing services to us.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of The Village Cooperative, our users, or the public.
Organizational Changes: If The Village Cooperative undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same protections outlined in this Privacy Policy.
4. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your personal information.
5. Your Rights and Choices
a. Access, Correction, and Deletion
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [contact email]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
b. Marketing Communications
If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails from us, you may opt out by following the unsubscribe link in our communications or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing messages, we may still send you administrative or service-related communications.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that data.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on our website with the effective date. Your continued use of our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Phone: 385-228-8603
Address: 777 W 500 N
Thank you for trusting The Village Cooperative with your information. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to using your data responsibly and transparently.