Revised 2021

Website Privacy Policy

This website is operated by Assistance League of the Bay Area. Assistance League of the Bay Area places a high priority on protecting your privacy. This policy was created to demonstrate commitment to the privacy of our members and website users. It is recognized that visitors to this site are concerned about the information provided and how that information is treated. The chapter cares about the privacy of its website visitors and therefore does not sell or otherwise make available personal identification information to any person or organization.

The chapter’s website may contain links to other sites not affiliated with the chapter. Every effort is made to link to sites that share the same standards regarding your privacy. However, since Assistance League of the Bay Area is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites, users are encouraged to be aware, when they leave this site, to read the privacy statements of every website that they visit. The information contained in the privacy policy statement of Assistance League of the Bay Area is for the website of the chapter only.

This website and the website of National Assistance League contain trademarks, service marks, graphics, and text that are the property of Assistance League of the Bay Area and/or National Assistance League. These properties may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed without the prior written consent of Assistance League of the Bay Area or National Assistance League. Except as expressly provided above, nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring any license or right under any copyright or any other intellectual property right. Further information on the rules for trademark usage can be found at www.assistanceleague.org/bay-area.

This website takes every precaution to protect the user’s information. When the user submits sensitive information via this website, the information is protected both online and offline. When a (registration form, contributor form) asks for the user to enter sensitive information such as (credit card, date of birth, social security number), that information is encrypted and protected by encryption software. The information provided shall only be divulged to members of the chapter needing access to this information, such as the event chairman, planned-giving coordinator, treasurer.

We maintain records of all contributions to Assistance League of the Bay Area. Authorized members of the chapter may contact you to obtain additional information. This may be done through electronic or telephonic means or through postal mail. You may choose to opt-out from or restrict the use of your contact information by contacting the chapter through one of the methods below. Donor names and addresses shall not be shared unless required by law or sold to outside organizations, and such policy shall be disclosed to donors. Unless requested not to do so by the donor, the chapter may list the donor’s name and donation category in publications of the chapter that may be seen by individuals outside of the chapter. This information may be contained in documents including, but not limited to annual reports, press releases, grant applications, and community newsletters. Donors may contact the chapter to view copies of annual reports, IRS (Form 990), or other financial documents prior to making the donation. Donors may also ask for examples of prior publications showing the manner in which donor contributions are acknowledged.

The names of individuals and businesses appearing on the website have been so placed with their express and implied knowledge. Personal information shall not be divulged for any reason unless a link to that certain person or business has been granted and is in place on this website.

IP addresses
Assistance League uses your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer www.assistanceleague.org, and for statistical metrics used to track website visitor traffic.

Cookies
Assistance League uses cookies to track your use of our website to see which of our features are the most popular so we can better serve our users’ needs. It also lets us provide aggregate data about our traffic to outside parties without identifying you personally. The cookie is placed on your computer and is read when you come back to our website. You can reject cookies or cancel them by instructing your web browser accordingly.

Do Not Track
This site currently does not respond to Do Not Track (ONT) signals and operates as described in this policy regardless if an ONT signal is received, as there is no consistent industry standard for compliance.

Privacy Policy Closing Statement
We reserve the right at any time to modify, alter, or update this policy.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 9, 2021.

If further assistance is needed or for any questions, please contact the chapter as follows:

Assistance League of the Bay Area
info@assistanceleagueba.net
(281)-554-2594
P.O. Box 591131
Houston, Texas 77259