Online Privacy Policy
The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland (“The Center,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of information we collect or receive that identifies or is identifiable (“Personal Information”) of our members, donors, users, website visitors, and other individuals (“you”). This privacy policy (“Policy”) provides you an overview of how we handle your Personal Information. Please read the following before you provide us with your Personal Information. By providing us with your Personal Information, including by visiting www.lgbtcleveland.org (“Website”), using our programs and services, donating, or volunteering, you are consenting to our information handling practices described in this Policy.
If you disagree with any part of this Policy, do not provide us with your Personal Information, access our Website or use our services.
If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
- Information We Collect. We collect your Personal Information, including your name, gender identity, mailing address, telephone number, email address, credit card information, and accommodation and mobility information, when: you make a donation; sign up for or attend an event; complete our surveys; volunteer with us; or visit our Website, including through the use of tracking technologies that automatically collect technical data that is linked to you, such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address and browser type; and from our third party partners.
- Why and How We Use Your Information. We use your Personal Information for the following reasons: to run our programs and support our mission; to manage participation in our programs and to provide services; to process donations; to communicate with you; to manage our operations and activities, including research, security, and planning; for marketing, promotional, and community outreach activities; and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including tax reporting. We may also use your data in connection with our use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
- When and Why We Share Your Information. We may share your Personal Information with third parties, such as vendors, service providers, and other third parties, for the following reasons: to support our activities noted above; for marketing, advertising, and promotion development and execution; for compliance with legal requirements; to provide services you have requested; to process donations; to promote events and services from third parties that may be of interest to you; where requested or required by law, court order or other legal processes; in connection with any merger or reorganization of our organization; and to enforce our policies, investigate potential violations, prevent fraud, address security or technical issues, or protect the rights, property or safety of our organization and others.
- Cookies Notice. We use cookies and other tracking technologies on our Website to improve your experience on our Website. A “cookie” is a small text file that helps us recognize when you return, see how you use our Website, and show you content that might interest you. Data collected using tracking technologies are not considered Personal Information unless such data is linked or reasonably linkable to you in a way that identifies or is identifiable of you, as otherwise classified under applicable law as Personal Information. By using our Website, you consent to the collection of data by using such tracking technologies. You can alter the settings of your browser to refuse the use of certain tracking technologies. For more information on cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. Please note that if you block cookies from your browser, it is possible that some areas of our Website might not function as intended.
- Website Security Disclosures. We take reasonable steps to protect your Personal Information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized alteration; however, please be aware that no data storage system or internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
- External Links. Our Website may contain links to other websites and web-based platforms owned and operated by third parties for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites, and we do not endorse such practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each site you visit to understand how they collect and use your information.
- Modification. We may modify this Policy from time to time at our sole discretion. When we do, the changes will be effective immediately upon posting online. We recommend checking this Policy periodically to stay informed, as your continued use of our Website will constitute acceptance of any changes.
- Contact Information. If you have any questions about our online services or this Policy, please send an email to: [email protected].
