Privacy Policy

Your Personal Information and Privacy

At United Way of Pekin (UWP), we deeply value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We understand that visitors to our website may have concerns regarding the information they provide and how it is handled. United Way of Pekin is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and enforcing stringent controls over the collection and use of personally identifiable information. Our website does not collect personal data passively. The only personal information we gather is what you choose to provide us voluntarily and knowingly; accessing the public areas of our site does not require registration or submission of personal details.

Collection of Personal Information

UWP collects personally identifiable information such as names, addresses, zip codes, and email addresses only when it is willingly provided by a visitor. For instance, this information might be gathered when you express an interest in making an online donation to UWP through a direct gift. This information is exclusively used by United Way of Pekin for processing the transaction. Online donations are processed through secure platforms like PayPal. We ensure that your personal information is not disclosed, made available, or used for any purposes other than those explicitly stated at the time of collection, except with your explicit consent or as required by law or regulation. If you provide your email address, it may be used to send you updates about the impact of your donations in our community, such as through our newsletter. You have the right to limit how we use your contact information at any time. We guarantee that these addresses are not utilized for other purposes and are never shared with external parties. UWP does not sell its lists to third parties.

Use of Your Information

The information you provide when making a donation is used solely to record and acknowledge your contribution to our community. We maintain the confidentiality of your information and do not share it with external parties without your explicit consent.

Linked Sites

For your convenience, our website includes links to partner agencies and community resources. However, linking to another site does not imply endorsement of its content. United Way of Pekin is not responsible for the content of linked sites and does not oversee their privacy practices. We do not have authority over these third-party websites and therefore cannot be held responsible for their data collection and privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit, as your interaction with these sites is at your own risk.

Enhanced Privacy Measures

In our commitment to ensuring the highest level of privacy protection, United Way of Pekin regularly reviews and updates its privacy practices to stay abreast of technological and legal developments. We employ advanced security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our staff is trained in privacy policies and practices, ensuring that your data is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to review, update, or delete your personal information in our records. If at any time you wish to access your information or have concerns about your privacy, please contact us directly. We are dedicated to providing transparency and control over your personal data.

United Way of Pekin is committed to upholding these privacy principles, ensuring that your trust in us is well placed. Your privacy is not just a policy; it's integral to the way we operate every day.