Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 7, 2026
We are committed to protecting the privacy of every individual who visits our website or uses our services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
We understand the sensitive nature of the services we provide, and we take the confidentiality of your personal information very seriously.
Contact Information
For questions about this policy, contact:
- Shelene Billups, Executive Director
- Alpha Women’s Center
- awc1dsm@gmail.com
Policy Updates
Alpha Women’s Center reserves the right to revise this policy at any time. Updates will be posted to the statement, home page, or other appropriate locations so users remain informed about information collection, usage, and disclosure practices.
Scope
This policy applies to personal information. De-identified information is not subject to these protections.
Information Collection
Alpha Women’s Center may request personal identification information through:
- Communication requests
- Information inquiries
- Service registrations
- Donation submissions
- Social media interactions
Collected information may include:
- Name, street address, telephone number
- Email address and date of birth
- Donation/payment card information
- Device location data
Users provide information voluntarily. The organization also automatically collects technical data including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, viewed pages, and uses cookies or similar technologies for personalization and analytics.
Information Usage
The organization uses collected information to:
- Customize website experience
- Contact users
- Conduct market research and analytics
- Provide services and appointment access
- Communicate about appointments
- Process donations and provide donation receipts
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
Data may be aggregated with other trusted resources for analysis purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to collect aggregated data about website traffic and user interactions. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Information Storage
Information is retained for the duration necessary to serve users, then deleted or de-identified. Donation records may be retained in accordance with applicable tax and financial reporting requirements.
Information Disclosure
Alpha Women’s Center discloses information to:
- Service providers working on behalf of the organization
- Parties as required by law
- Entities needed to protect rights, safety, or detect misuse
- Third parties in de-identified, aggregated form for reporting and research
The organization does not sell personal data to third parties.
Children’s Privacy
The sites are not directed to children under 13, and Alpha Women’s Center does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from this age group. Parents are encouraged to participate in children’s internet exploration and use browser parental controls. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Security Measures
Alpha Women’s Center implements commercially acceptable security precautions:
- SSL encryption for sensitive information submissions
- Restricted employee access to personally identifiable information
- Secure offline storage
- Secure servers for information storage
Online donation transactions are processed through secure, encrypted payment platforms. Users are responsible for password security. In case of data breach, the organization commits to compliance with applicable law. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
User Choices
- Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
- Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.
- Cookies: You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Complaints: You may file complaints regarding potential breaches.
Users desiring anonymity should not provide identifying information when contacting the organization.
SMS Messaging and Mobile Information Privacy
Alpha Women’s Center may communicate with clients through SMS/text messaging regarding appointments, educational resources, support services, program updates, follow-up communication, and responses to inquiries initiated by the client.
By providing your mobile phone number through website forms, appointment requests, program enrollment, or direct communication with Alpha Women’s Center, you consent to receive SMS text messages from Alpha Women’s Center. Messages may include appointment reminders, educational resources, program updates, follow-up communication, support communication, and responses to inquiries you initiate.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. Reply HELP for assistance.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving services. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information collected as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties except as necessary to provide messaging services. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.