Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 4, 2025
College Settlement of Philadelphia places a high priority on protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains what types of information are collected by our website, how that information is used, and the measures we take to protect it.
By using the College Settlement of Philadelphia website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect or have access to information that personally identifies you ("Personally Identifiable Information" or "PII") only if you choose to share such information with us. We also collect certain information automatically as you navigate the site.
Information You Voluntarily Provide:
• Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number when you sign up for newsletters, fill out a contact form, register for an event, or make a donation.
• Donation Information: Payment information (credit card numbers, bank account information), which is processed securely by third-party payment processors. We do not typically retain full credit card numbers once processed.
• Communications: Records of your correspondence with us, such as emails or inquiries submitted via forms.
Information Collected Automatically:
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit our website. This data may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and settings, the date and time of your visit, and how you used the site.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use "cookies" (small text files placed on your device) and similar technologies to help provide better services, analyze trends, track user movement on the website, and gather demographic information. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options.
2. How We Use Information
We use the collected information for internal purposes only, such as:
• Providing you with services or information you request.
• Processing donations and issuing receipts.
• Sending you e-communications, promotional materials, or advertisements that may be of interest to you (you may opt-out at any time).
• Improving our website and the services we provide.
• Generating and analyzing statistics about website usage (using de-identified information where possible).
• Detecting, preventing, and responding to fraud or other misuse of the website.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms, event management services) to help us operate efficiently. We ensure all third parties comply with relevant data protection standards.
We will not sell, rent, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside organizations for their own use without your consent. We may disclose information if required to do so by law.
4. Data Security and Retention
We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction using security measures like encryption and secure servers. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have rights regarding the personal information we maintain about you. These may include the right to:
• Request access to and receive information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Update or correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Request that we limit or stop processing your data, or have it blocked or deleted, as appropriate.
• Opt-out of receiving future communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information on this website.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these other sites, and their privacy policies will apply to your access or use of their sites.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by placing a prominent notice on our site or sending a notice to your primary email address. Non-material changes will take effect immediately. You should periodically check this page for updates.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
College Settlement of Philadelphia
600 Witmer Road
Horsham, PA 19044
215-542-7974
camps@collegesettlement.org