This Privacy Policy describes how Community Connections (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information gathered from individuals (“you” or “your”) who interact with our non-profit organization. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Collection of Personal Information

1.1. Types of Personal Information: We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, etc.
• Demographic Information: Age, gender, occupation, interests, etc.
• Volunteer Information: Skills, experience, availability, etc.
• Communication Information: Any correspondence or communication you have with us.

1.2. Sources of Personal Information: We may collect personal information from the following sources:

• Directly from you when you provide it to us through our website, events, surveys, or other means.
• Publicly available sources or third parties with your consent.
• Our volunteers, partners, or affiliates who collect information on our behalf.

2. Use of Personal Information

2.1. We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services.
• To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
• To process donations, volunteer applications, or event registrations.
• To personalize your experience and tailor our services to your interests.
• To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent).
• To conduct research, surveys, or analysis to enhance our programs and offerings.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights.

2.2. We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we obtain your consent for other uses or are legally required to do so.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

3.1. We may disclose your personal information to the following parties, strictly as necessary:

• Our volunteers, staff, or contractors involved in providing services.
• Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our organization.
• Regulatory or governmental authorities when required by law.
• Other trusted third parties with your consent or as permitted by law.

3.2. We will ensure that any third parties with whom we share your personal information have appropriate safeguards in place to protect your privacy.

4. Data Security

4.1. We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

4.2. We implement physical, technical, and administrative security measures to safeguard your information, including secure storage, encryption, access controls, and employee training.

5. Data Retention

5.1. We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5.2. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it or anonymize it to prevent identification.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1. You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information, subject to any legal requirements or limitations.

6.2. You may opt-out of receiving promotional materials by following the instructions in our communications or by contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Links

7.1. Our website or services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties.

8. Updates to this Privacy Policy

8.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised version on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

9.1. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Community Connections

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 04 298 7703

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consented to this Privacy Policy.