PRIVACY POLICY

A legal disclaimer

SafeSteps Child Welfare Education, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, supporters, donors, and training participants. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights related to that information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment details, and professional affiliation (if registering for a training or event).
Non-Personal Information: Browser type, device ID, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and general location via cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Collect Information

When you register for a workshop or event
When you make a donation
When you sign up for our newsletter
When you contact us or submit a form on our website
Automatically via cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Register and communicate with you regarding programs or events
Process donations and send receipts
Send updates, newsletters, or organizational announcements
Improve our website and program delivery
Maintain organizational records for compliance and reporting purposes

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) under strict confidentiality agreements
Government or law enforcement if required by law
No other external parties unless we have your explicit consent

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Opt out of receiving emails or newsletters by clicking "unsubscribe"
Request to review, correct, or delete your personal information
Disable cookies in your browser settings

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@safestepschildwelfare.org.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of your data using SSL encryption, password protection, and secure third-party platforms.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., grant providers or social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies separately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

SafeSteps Child Welfare Education, Inc. (“SafeSteps,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the personal information of our website visitors, training participants, donors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy outlines the ways in which we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and best practices.

1. Scope of Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, electronic forms, online training platforms, email communications, and other organizational operations that involve public interaction.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, organization affiliation, and payment information (if you donate or register for a paid training).
Usage Data: including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and interactions with our website, collected through cookies or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Provide you with information about our trainings, services, or mission
Register participants and process event/donation transactions
Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or sending newsletters
Improve our website and service offerings
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We only collect data necessary for these purposes and retain it only as long as needed.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your jurisdiction, we process your personal information under the following legal bases:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with a legal obligation
Our legitimate interests, such as organizational growth or outreach

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information only with:

Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, cloud providers) who support our operations
Legal authorities, if required to do so by law or regulation

All third-party providers are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection standards.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., California, New Jersey, or the EU), you may have the following rights:

Right to access or correct your information
Right to request deletion of your data
Right to withdraw consent or object to certain uses
Right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please email us at: info@safestepschildwelfare.org

7. Security of Your Information

We take data protection seriously and implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Our website uses secure SSL encryption and our staff follows internal confidentiality procedures.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, doing so may affect some website functionality.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that such data has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your data may be processed and stored in the U.S. By using our site, you consent to this transfer and processing.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their individual privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with the revised effective date

What to include in the Privacy Policy

SafeSteps Child Welfare Education, Inc. (“SafeSteps,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you engage with us online, through our services, or via our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Professional Information: Job title, school affiliation (if registering for trainings)
Payment Information: For donations or paid events (processed securely via third-party platforms)
Device/Usage Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, page views, and interactions (collected via cookies or analytics tools)

2. How We Collect Information

Information is collected when:

You sign up for a newsletter or register for events
You complete a donation or submit a form
You visit and browse our website (automated tracking via cookies)

3. Why We Collect This Information

We use your data to:

Provide you with services, training registrations, and updates
Process payments and donations
Improve website functionality and content relevance
Maintain legal compliance and security

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Such as email platforms, event registration tools, and donation processors
Legal Authorities: If required by law or legal process
All third-party partners are contractually bound to keep your data secure and confidential.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
File a complaint with your data protection authority

To make a privacy-related request, email us at: info@sfaestepschildwelfare.org

6. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under age 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, contact us immediately for removal.

7. Data Security

We implement physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your information. Access is limited to authorized personnel only.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Enhance user experience
Analyze site traffic
Improve content and layout

You may opt out of cookies by adjusting your browser settings.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of these third parties. Please review their policies independently.

10. International Users

If you access our services from outside the United States, please be aware your data will be processed and stored in the U.S.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.