Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Rise Up Lynchburg

Effective Date: 02/01/202

At Rise Up Lynchburg, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or participate in our programs. We are committed to safeguarding your information and ensuring a transparent process.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other relevant contact details when you sign up for our newsletter, donate, or volunteer.

• Demographic Information: Age, gender, location, and interests for program feedback and survey purposes.

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• To process donations, volunteer applications, and other interactions with our services.

• To send you updates, newsletters, and information about programs and events you may be interested in.

• To improve our website and the services we provide, including analyzing user interactions and trends.

• To respond to inquiries and support requests.

• To comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party companies to process payments, handle website hosting, or manage newsletters. These providers are only allowed to use your information for specific tasks they are contracted to perform.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other governmental requests.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We take the protection of your personal information seriously and implement various security measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device to help us recognize you on future visits and provide a personalized experience. You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies, but some features of the site may not function properly without them.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access & Update Your Information: You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at [insert contact email].

• Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails or newsletters, you can unsubscribe using the link provided in the email, or contact us directly to request removal.

• California Residents: If you are a California resident, you have the right to request details about the personal data we collect about you and how it is used, as well as to request that we delete any personal information we have stored.

7. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated or controlled by Rise Up Lynchburg. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information as quickly as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Rise Up Lynchburg may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

Rise Up Lynchburg

Email: INFO@RISEUPLYNCHBURG.ORG

Phone: (434) 214 - 0002

Mailing Address: 1301 Main Street # 206 Lynchburg, VA 24504

This Privacy Policy is intended to ensure transparency in how Rise Up Lynchburg handles your personal data and to give you control over the information you provide to us. Thank you for being part of our community!

Feel free to make any adjustments to the contact details or any specific policies you may want to add. Would you like to review or modify any section further?