Women4Women’s Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 26, 2026

Women4Women BK (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.women4womenbk.org (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation information
Any information submitted through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring website
General geographic location (city/state level)

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and protect our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and collect information about usage.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for website functionality and security.

We use Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and automated abuse. reCAPTCHA analyzes visitor behavior to determine whether a user is human. This may include collecting IP addresses and other device data. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Device and browser information
Approximate geographic location

This information is aggregated and does not identify individual users. Google Analytics may use cookies to track user interactions across sessions.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies
Using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

Donation Platform Cookies

If you make a donation, you may be redirected to GiveLively, which may use cookies necessary to securely process transactions and prevent fraud.

Social Media Features

Our Site may include embedded content or links from Instagram. These features may collect data in accordance with Instagram’s privacy policy when you interact with them.

Website Optimization

We use Yoast SEO to improve our website’s visibility in search engines. Yoast SEO does not collect personal information from visitors but assists with technical website optimization.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our programs and services
Process donations
Respond to inquiries
Send newsletters and updates (if you opt in)
Improve website performance and user experience
Prevent fraud and protect the security of our Site
Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

Service providers that help operate our website
Donation processing platforms such as GiveLively
Analytics providers such as Google Analytics
Government authorities when required by law

All third-party providers process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

Donation records: retained as required by U.S. tax and nonprofit regulations
Email subscription information: retained until you unsubscribe
Contact form submissions: retained as needed to respond and maintain records
Analytics data: retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings unless adjusted

When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it where feasible.

6. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. & New York Residents)

Women4Women BK operates in the State of New York and complies with applicable U.S. privacy laws.

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights including:

The right to request access to personal information we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
The right to opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@women4womenbk.org.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Donation transactions are processed through secure third-party platforms.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of the Site after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

11. Cookie Consent and User Choices

When you first visit our Site, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or manage certain types of cookies.

How Consent Works

Essential cookies (including security tools such as Google reCAPTCHA) are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies (including those used by Google Analytics) help us understand how visitors use our Site and improve performance.
Third-party cookies may be set by embedded services such as Instagram or donation processing tools like GiveLively.

You may choose to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences (if available through your cookie banner tool)

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored
Delete cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Updating Your Preferences

If our Site provides a “Cookie Settings” or similar link, you may update your preferences at any time. If not, you may adjust your browser settings to manage cookie behavior.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Women4Women BK
📧 info@women4womenbk.org
🌐 www.women4womenbk.org