People for Community Recovery

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 11, 2025

Last Updated: August 11, 2025

1. Introduction

People for Community Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, program participants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By engaging with us—whether through our website, programs, events, or donations—you agree to the terms of this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide:

• Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number

• Payment information (for donations, event fees, or merchandise purchases)

• Volunteer or employment application details (resume, references, background check data if applicable)

• Information provided through surveys, event registrations, or communications

b. Automatically Collected Information:

• IP address and browser type

• Pages visited on our website and time spent

• Device type and operating system

c. Publicly Available Information:

We may collect publicly available information from third-party sources to better understand our community and enhance outreach.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations and send acknowledgments/receipts

• Communicate about our programs, events, and updates

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested services

• Comply with legal obligations and maintain records

• Improve our website and organizational operations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

4. Donor Privacy

We value and protect our donors’ privacy. Donor information will only be used for:

• Internal record-keeping

• Issuing tax receipts

• Communication about ongoing work and fundraising needs

We do not share donor names or personal information publicly without consent, except as required by law.

5. How We Share Information

We may share your information:

• With service providers who help us operate our programs, website, or fundraising systems (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)

• As required by law, court order, or government request

• To prevent fraud or address security concerns

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in our messages

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at info@pcrchi.org

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we learn we have collected such information without consent, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated “Effective Date.”

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

People for Community Recovery

13330 S. Corliss Avenue, Chicago, IL 60827

info@pcrchi.org

(773) 840-4618