Second Story respects and values your privacy, so we will not collect any identifying or personal information about you except as set forth in this Privacy Policy. Please reach out to us if you have any question pertaining this policy or how we collect, store, and/or use your information.
Second Story collects your personal information from different parts of this site including, but not limited to, newsletter subscriptions, event registrations, and online giving. We will only use your information for the purpose for which it was originally provided to us.
We may ask you for identifying and personal information to:
- Send you periodic (usually bi-monthly) updates about our programs and at-risk youth in our community. You can “opt out” of receiving these updates at any time.
- Process any online donations you make to Second Story.
- Register and keep record of your attendance to events including, but not limited to, an Open Door Information Session.
- Review your eligibility for employment, volunteering, or interning
If Second Story intends to use this information for marketing purposes it will be expressed in writing and you may choose to “opt out.”
Second Story also may collect IP addresses, domain names, and similar items regarding users of this site to measure the number of visits, pages visited, average time spent on this site, and similar items using tools such as Google Analytics. We use this data only to serve you better and further the work of Second Story by improving our website, increasing public awareness of our work, and maximizing our search engine optimization (SEO).
“Cookies” may be used in connection with this site. A cookie is a small amount of identifier data that is sent to your browser from a web server and stored on your computer’s hard drive. By using cookies, information is potentially collected without your express knowledge. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies but permit you to change the setting to refuse cookies or to be alerted when cookies are being sent. While refusal to accept cookies will not prevent the use of some portions of this site, other portions of this site may not function properly without cookies.
How Second Story Uses the Information it Collects
Second Story uses the information it collects through this site to improve our engagement efforts, to improve our content, and to customize this site’s services, content, and layout. We will not give, share, rent, or sell your personal information collected through this site to third parties unless we are required to do so by law or you have already given us your expressed permission. For example, if you apply for a job we will use your information to run a background check as detailed in the application.
Second Story may disclose information it collects through this site when required to do so by a court, regulatory agency, subpoena, law, regulation, or other body of competent jurisdiction and authority, and for administrative and other purposes that Second Story deems necessary to maintain, service, and improve its products and services and to protect its rights and property. Finally, if you become involved in any violation of security, violation of this website’s Terms of Use, or violation of any party’s or third party’s rights, Second Story may release information about you to assist in investigating, resolving, or remediating any such incidents.
Integrity and Security
Second Story takes your privacy seriously and works to protect the security and integrity of the personal information it collects online through this site. You acknowledge, however, that no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while Second Story strives to protect your personal information, Second Story cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit to or from this site.
Donor Privacy Policy
Second Story respects your privacy and does not rent, sell, or exchange your information for any reason.
This information will only be used internally. We collect your personal information to process your donation, keep record of your generosity, and send you our annual appeal. We will only send you our bi-monthly email newsletters and other marketing efforts via email if you “opt-in.” You may opt out at any time.
Second Story may partner with certain organizations to process your donations such as via electronic fund transfers or a credit card transactions. We choose these third-party vendors carefully and trust their security, but we are not liable for their security.
We do not go door-to-door or telemarket to solicit donations.
Links to Other Sites
Users will find other content on our site that link to the sites and services of other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies, or no policy (policies) at all. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party sites or services before providing any of them with your personal information. Second Story does not take responsibility for any activity on these sites.
Opt-Out
If you “opt-in” to receive information from us, you can change your mind later. If at any time you would like to stop receiving such information or opt-out of a feature, you may change your options by contacting our Communications Manager.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using any of the Sites, you will be deemed to have (i) accepted our Privacy Policy, (ii) promised to comply with the representations you made and which are contained in the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, and (iii) understood the scope and limitations of the protections provided under the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these policies, you may not use our Sites. This privacy policy may be edited at any time without notification; it is your responsibility to make yourself aware of these changes.