Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting ricbw.org, the website for the nonprofit Rhode Island Coalition of Black Women, Inc. (RICBW). This website is designed to allow site visitors to gain information about and interact with the organization. RICBW respects the privacy of our visitors and is dedicated to maintaining the security and confidentiality of their information.

About this policy

This privacy policy applies to all visitors to and users of the Rhode Island Coalition of Black Women website, ricbw.org. It describes what information is collected through the website and how that information is used. Please read it carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information.

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of this policy. We may make changes from time to time; please check back for updates. Your continued use of this website is deemed to be an acceptance of any changes.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

For purposes of this policy, “personal data” means any information that can be used to identify a person. RICBW does not collect any personal information about you through this website unless you provide that information to us by contacting us via email.

We collect personal data shared directly with us by users, including names and email addresses sent through our contact forms. We use this information solely to respond to requests for information. Anonymous data may also be collected to track site performance.

How we may use or share your information

Except as authorized by law, RICBW will disclose personal data collected through this website only if you consent to such disclosure. We may use your information:

  • To contact you at your request to provide information about RICBW’s programs and events.

  • To facilitate communication regarding any agreements we enter into with you.

  • To notify you about changes to RICBW’s Privacy Policy or services.

  • To comply with any court order, law or legal process, including responding to any government or regulatory request or for other purposes required or allowed by law.

What rights you have over your data

You can review and change your personal data, or request that we erase it, by sending us an email at info@ricbw.org. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for legal or security purposes.

How we protect your data

We employ technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to preserve the confidentiality and integrity of your personal data. This includes secure storage and transmission technologies, including strong data encryption and firewalls. We cannot, however, guarantee that information may not be accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed by breach of any of our safeguards.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that track how computers interact with websites in order to make the user's experience more efficient. RICBW uses cookies to enable basic functions like page navigation and to analyze traffic on our site. We do not use cookies to collect information for advertising or remarketing. You can configure your browser to reject cookies if you do not wish for them to be used; note that this may affect site performance.

Disclaimers

Information provided on this website is intended to allow the public immediate access to public information. While all attempts are made to provide accurate, current, and reliable information, RICBW recognizes the possibility of human and/or mechanical error. Therefore, RICBW, its personnel, officers and agents make no representations as to the completeness, currency, or accuracy of information provided by this website.

This privacy policy should not be construed as giving business, legal, or other advice, or warranting as fail-proof, the security of information provided through this website.

Contact

Please contact us with any questions, comments, or complaints about this privacy policy, your rights, or your authorization choices by emailing us at info@ricbw.org.