Privacy Policy

At CAREGIVING AND YOU, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, attend our events, or access our services.

By using our website or submitting information to us, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

• Information You Provide Voluntarily:
  When you contact us via forms, email, or phone, register for programs or events, subscribe to our newsletter, or donate, you may provide personal information such as:
  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Any other details relevant to the support or services you’re requesting
• Automatically Collected Information:
  Our website may collect limited, non-personal information about how you interact with our site (e.g., browser type, pages visited, IP address) to help us improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests
• Provide access to caregiver resources, workshops, and support groups
• Register you for events or programs
• Send occasional updates, newsletters, and announcements (if you’ve opted in)
• Improve our website, outreach, and services
• Track participation (anonymously) for program development and reporting

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for any reason.

3. Who Has Access to Your Data

Access to your personal information is limited to authorized CAREGIVING AND YOU staff, volunteers, or service providers who need it to help us serve you. All personnel handling your information are trained in data privacy and committed to maintaining confidentiality.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for things like email distribution (e.g., Mailchimp), website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and event registration. These services may collect limited data on our behalf. Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy, and we only work with trusted, reputable platforms.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. All data is stored on secure servers or password-protected platforms, and we use SSL encryption on our website to protect information submitted online.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to the information we have about you
• Ask us to update, correct, or delete your data
• Opt out of communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us directly
• Withdraw consent to data use (where applicable)

To request data changes or opt out, please email us at: [email protected]

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13 without verification, we will delete it promptly.

8. External Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, our practices, or services. Any updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are made indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

CAREGIVING AND YOU
1920 Osborne Place 2C, Bronx, NY 10453
📧 [email protected]