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Privacy Policy
Women's World On Wheels 

Last updated March 10, 2023

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Women’s World On Wheels (Women’s WOW) values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website and make use of our online services. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Women’s World On Wheels of our commitment and our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, existing privacy standards.

 

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time Women’s World On Wheels decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time have the option whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

 

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Women’s World On Wheels does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of, and share the information collected.

 

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:

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  1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;

  2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;

  3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;

  4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and

  5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

INFORMATION AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED WHEN YOU VISIT OUR WEBSITE

When visiting our website, the following information is automatically collected and stored:

 

  • The Internet Protocol (“IP”) address of the computer that accessed our website

  • The type of browser, its version, and the operating system on which that browser is running

  • The web page requested by you

  • The web page from which you accessed the current web page

  • The date and time of your request

  • The pages that were visited and the amount of time spent at each page

 

This information allows Women’s World On Wheels to improve functionality and content and to monitor performance. Data is used to help answer specific questions about the usage and performance of the web site or individual web pages.

 

An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer every time you browse the Internet. When users request a page from our site, our servers log the user’s current IP address. We use IP addresses to help diagnose problems and provide and maintain superior quality service. We have not configured this website to collect any personal information from your computer when browsing this site. This means that, unless you voluntarily and knowingly provide Women’s World On Wheels with personal information, we will not know your name, your email address, or any other information identifiable to you.

OTHER INFORMATION COLLECTED 

There are times when we ask for personal information from you. It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. Voluntarily provided information may include: your name, address, phone number, email address, billing and/or credit card information, etc. Here are some examples of ways in which we may collect your information:

 

  • When you request information via one of the email addresses identified on our website or otherwise contact us in person, by phone or email, with a question. We may then collect your name, address, and email in order to respond to that inquiry.

  • We may collect your name, email address and other contact information if you register for an event.

  • We may collect your name, email address, telephone number and payment information when you make a contribution, either on our website, over the phone or by mailing in a check.

 

The above list provides a sample of personal information that may be collected by the Women’s World On Wheels. From time to time, we may collect personal information from you in ways not described above.

 

Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses specifically provided for on this Policy.

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WHY WE COLLECT INFORMATION AND FOR HOW LONG 

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

  • To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;

  • To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;

  • To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;

  • To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;

  • To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences

 

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: The length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you; the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

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USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The email address you provide for sign-ups or donations may be used to send you information and updates pertaining to your transaction, in addition to receiving occasional company news, updates, related product or service information, etc.

 

Women’s World On Wheels may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from info@womenswow.org.

 

Women’s World On Wheels may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.

 

We will not sell, trade, or share your personal information, collected on the website or through any other business activities with anyone else. We will not send you mailings on behalf of other organizations. Women’s World On Wheels may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

 

  • We will only share your personal information in ways described in this Policy or if you give us specific permission to do so.

  • We will collect payment information, billing address and other information necessary to process a donation or event registration.

  • We will use your information to comply with the law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to conform to the requirements of law or comply with legal process served on us, protect, and defend our rights or act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of others.

  • We will collect your personal information as necessary to maintain, safeguard, and preserve all rights and property of Women’s World On Wheels

 

Women’s World On Wheels uses various third-party social media features including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within Women’s World On Wheels’ control.

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COOKIES 

A “cookie” is an element of data that can be sent to your browser. Your browser may then store it on your system based on the preferences you have set on your browser. Cookies gather information about your operating system including, but not limited to, browser type, and IP address. We use this information to analyze the traffic on our website, and better serve you when you return to our website. It is not our intention to use such information to personally identify a user. You have the option to configure your internet browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it. Further, you have the option to block all cookies. Please note, however, that if you refuse or otherwise block cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the functionality available on this website.

 

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NON-MARKETING PURPOSES 

Women’s World On Wheels greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Women’s World On Wheels products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newsletters, or other public means to post a notice.

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CHILDREN'S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT COMPLIANCE 

We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act). Women’s World On Wheels’ wbsite is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

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OPT-OUT OF COMMUNICATIONS

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe, email us directly at info@womenswow.org. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or op-out. Women’s World On Wheels will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Women’s World On Wheels does not claim or accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices, and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT

  • The right to be informed: this means we must inform you of how we intend to use your personal data and we do this through the terms of this Policy.

  • The right of access: this means you have the right to request access to the data we hold about you and we must respond to those requests within one month. You can do this by sending an email to info@womenswow.org.

  • The right to rectification: this means that if you believe some of the date, we hold is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected. You can do this by sending us an email with your request.

  • The right to erasure: this means you can request that the information we hold be deleted, and we will comply unless we have a compelling reason not to, in which case you will be informed of same. You can do this by sending an email to info@womenswow.org.

  • The right to restrict processing: this means you can change your communication preferences or opt-out of certain communications. You can do this by sending an email to info@womenswow.org.

  • The right of data portability: this means you can obtain and use the data we hold for your own purposes without explanation. If you wish to request a copy of your information, contact us at info@womenswow.org.

  • The right to object: this means you can file a Roman objection with us regarding our use of your information with regard to its processing where our legal basis is our legitimate interest in it. To do this, please send an email to info@womenswow.org.

 

In addition to the rights above, please rest assured that we will always aim to encrypt and anonymize your personal information whenever possible. We also have protocols in place in the unlikely event that we suffer a data breach and we will contact you if your personal information is ever at risk. For more details regarding our security protections see the section below.

SECURITY

This Website has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. The security measures used on this site include, but are not limited to, industry-standard Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, firewalls, and internal policies to maintain the security of stored data.

 

Women’s World On Wheels takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.

 

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.

 

The security of your Personal Information is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS 

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.

HOW TO CONTACT US 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number, or mailing address.

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Email: info@womenswow.org

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