Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2024

Caring Women’s Connection (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, attend events, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
Donation Details: Information related to your contributions, including securely processed payment information.
Event Participation: Information submitted during registration for events, volunteer opportunities, or other engagements.
Communication Preferences: Your choices regarding newsletters, updates, and other communications.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device details, and pages visited, collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to:

Process and acknowledge donations.
Communicate about upcoming events, programs, and initiatives.
Respond to your questions or inquiries.
Improve our website and overall user experience.
Fulfill legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following cases:

Service Providers: With trusted vendors who support our operations (e.g., payment processors, email services).
Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect our organization’s rights and safety.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and gather usage statistics. You can manage your cookie settings via your browser.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take data security seriously. Measures include:

Encryption for sensitive data.
Secure servers and restricted access protocols.

While we strive to protect your information, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Unsubscribe from our emails using the link provided in each message.
Request access to or deletion of your data by contacting us at laurie@caringwomensconnection.com.
Manage cookies through your web browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies before providing personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

9. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website, with the effective date noted above.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:

Caring Women’s Connection
P.O. Box 234
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
president@caringwomensconnection.com