CAN Council’s
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Last Updated: September 26, 2024 Child Abuse and Neglect Council (“CAN Council”, “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, cancouncil.org. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website, including but not limited to:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, etc.
Demographic Information: Age, gender, location, etc.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
To Provide and Manage Our Services: To facilitate communication and provide you with the services or information you request.
To Improve Our Website: We may use the information to understand how visitors use our website and improve its functionality and user experience.
To Communicate With You: We may send you emails, newsletters, or other communications regarding our services, events, and updates, provided you have opted in to receive such communications.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use or disclose your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us explicit consent to do so.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information we collect and process. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights concerning your personal information:
Access and Update: You can request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications or by contacting us directly.
Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information from our systems, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
6. Mobile Subscriber Information / SMS:
When you provide your phone number to CAN Council, you authorize us to contact you, including by sending text messages directly or through a conduit text messaging service and other communications to a cell phone using an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice message, at any number you provide. You acknowledge that any text messages or prerecorded messages sent by us may contain sales or marketing content. You may revoke your consent for us to contact you at a (989) 752-7226 by communicating your revocation to us through any reasonable means.
Your Mobile Information will NEVER be shared with other parties under any circumstances. This includes no sharing with third parties, affiliates, or for marketing or promotional purposes.
Text Messages: You will NOT be contacted via text messages unless you register for one of our classes and Opt-In on the registration form to receive SMS about the class; date, time, location, and reminders.
You may Opt-Out from receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP or contacting us directly.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us.