Privacy Statement
Last Revised: May 13, 2010
This privacy statement applies to all Web sites produced and maintained by
the Voices for Kids CASA Program of Southeast Virginia ("Voices for Kids CASA”).
The information on these Web sites (the "Sites") is being collected
by Voices for Kids CASA. This privacy statement is designed to tell you how we
collect and use personal information so you can make an informed decision about
using our Sites. Please read this statement before using our Sites or
submitting any personal information to us. By using any of our Sites, you
consent to the information collection and use practices described herein. Voices
for Kids CASA reserves the right to change the provisions of this privacy
statement at any time, but will alert you that changes have been made by
indicating on the privacy statement the date it was last updated. Your use of
the Site following the posting of such changes or revised statement shall
constitute your acceptance of any such changes. We encourage you to review our
privacy statement whenever you visit any of our Sites to make sure that you
understand how any personal information you provide will be used.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
The Voices for Kids CASA Program supports and promotes court-appointed
volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in
safe, permanent homes. In order to further this mission, Voices for Kids CASA
may collect certain information from you through the Sites, including personal
information (i.e., individual information that may be used to personally
identify or contact you). Collection is done both actively (information you
voluntarily submit to us) and passively (information automatically gathered
from your computer).
ACTIVE COLLECTION
At several places on our Site, we collect certain information you voluntarily
provide to us which may contain personally identifiable information. For
example, if you make a donation, become a member, request an invitation to join
our e-newsletter subscription, fill out a form or register for an event through
the site, we may collect your name, address, phone and email. We collect
similar information if you purchase an item in our online store. You may also
provide us with credit card information for payment of purchases, donations,
membership fees or other fees collected by Voices for Kids CASA. However,
credit card information is only used to process the transaction. In addition,
from time to time our Sites may request information as part of surveys or contests
or in connection with grant applications and reporting. If you send us an email
request or participate in our forums, we may store that information as well.
PASSIVE COLLECTION
Our software automatically collects certain information from your computer
(such as your Internet address and browser type) using two methods: (1)
"cookies" and (2) log files.
- Cookies. A cookie is a piece
of data stored on the user's hard drive containing information about the
user. Usage of a cookie is not linked to any personally identifiable
information while on our Site. We use cookies to track a user's path for
security purposes, to collect aggregate web statistics and in an effort to
enhance the experience on our Site. If you wish to block, erase, or be
warned of cookies, please refer to your browser instructions or help
screen to learn about these functions. If a user rejects a cookie, they
may still use our Site, however they will be limited in some of its areas.
For example, the user may not receive certain information from us and the
shopping cart feature may not work properly.
- Log Files. We use IP
addresses to analyze trends, administer the Site, track user's movement,
and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses
are not linked to personally identifiable information.
HOW DO WE USE THE PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT?
Voices for Kids CASA is the sole owner of the information collected on this
Site. Personal information that you provide Voices for Kids CASA (such as a
personal email address) may be used by Voices for Kids CASA in the following
ways:
- to contact you about your use
of the Site or about our programs, services, products, activities or
special events;
- to advocate for children and
otherwise further our mission
- to respond to your comments
or requests;
- to request feedback and to
enable us to develop and improve the Site and our products and services;
- for internal and marketing,
promotional, informational and fundraising purposes; and
- for the specific purpose for
which the information was provided.
For example, we may send new members a welcoming email, and members and
donors may occasionally receive newsletters or information on our programs,
services, products, fundraising campaigns, or special events. Please see
"What Choices Do You Have Regarding The Use Of Your Information?"
below regarding your options not to receive such communications.
WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DO WE SHARE WITH THIRD PARTIES?
We will not sell, share, or rent any personal information to others in ways
different from what is disclosed in this statement without first obtaining your
authorization. We may provide aggregate information (i.e., information we
collect that does not allow you to be personally identified or contacted) to
third parties without your authorization, such as information about your access
and use of the Site.
We may disclose personal information you provide to independent contractors,
volunteers, agencies, service providers and consultants who are engaged by or
working with Voices for Kids CASA and who need access to such information to
carry out their programs or services. For example, we may use credit card
processing companies to process payments and outside shipping companies to ship
orders. We may partner with other agencies or organizations to provide specific
programs or services and will share information with them in order to
facilitate their provision of such programs or services. We may also disclose
personal information we have collected if we are required to do so by law or if
in our good faith judgment, such action is reasonably necessary to comply with
legal process, to respond to any claims, or to protect the rights of Voices for
Kids CASA, its constituents and the public.
Please note: This Site may contain links to other sites. Please be aware
that Voices for Kids CASA is not responsible for the privacy practices of such
other sites. We encourage our users/subscribers to be aware when they leave our
Site and to read the privacy statements of every web site that collects
personally identifiable information. Similarly, if you entered this Site
through another Web site, Voices for Kids CASA is also not responsible for the
privacy practices of that site, and you should review the privacy policy of the
originating site before providing any personal information to that site. This privacy
statement applies solely to information collected by Voices for Kids CASA.
WHAT STEPS DO WE TAKE TO PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION ONLINE?
We use reasonable precautions to protect user information online. For example,
our employee's computers are password protected, and we provide regular
education to our employees regarding our security and privacy practices. When
we collect credit card information we use a secure server with Secure Socket
Layer (SSL) encryption software that makes unauthorized access more difficult.
HOW CAN YOU CORRECT AND UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
If you wish to verify, correct or delete any personal information, please
contact us at info@voicesforkidsofsv.org
and we will endeavor to correct, update or remove the personal data you have
provided us as you indicate to the extent such information is not necessary to
complete any services or transactions with us.
WHAT CHOICES DO YOU HAVE REGARDING THE USE OF YOUR INFORMATION?
You may "opt-out" of receiving communications from Voices for Kids
CASA, except to the extent such information is not necessary to complete any
services or transactions you have entered into, by emailing us at info@voicesforkidsofsv.org.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or how personal
information collected on our Web sites is used, you can contact us at info@voicesforkidsofsv.org.