Privacy Policy ↘
Effective Date: March 14, 2025
YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Through our programs and services, we work to foster a more equitable community by providing support in areas such as racial and gender equity, sexual assault counseling, childcare, career development, and housing assistance. Our commitment to privacy and data security ensures that everyone engaging with our organization can do so with confidence.
Scope of Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how YWCA Lancaster collects, uses, and protects personal data provided through our online platforms, SMS applications, and other interactive services. It applies to individuals engaging with our digital services and does not cover external websites, services, or individuals not affiliated with YWCA Lancaster.
Collection and Use of Personal Data
We collect personal data in the following ways:
Directly from you: When you create an online account, donate, register for events, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or provide feedback. This may include your name, email, phone number, mailing address, payment information, and geographic location.
Automatically through browsing: Our website may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing history to enhance your experience and improve our services.
From third parties: In certain cases, we may receive information from external sources to support our services.
We use your data to:
Provide and enhance our services.
Process transactions, including donations.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Conduct internal research and statistical analysis (without sharing identifiable information).
Updates to This Policy
YWCA Lancaster may update this Privacy Policy periodically to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website.
Donations, Payments & Transactions
YWCA Lancaster accepts online donations, event registrations, and service payments. By making a transaction, you:
Confirm that the information provided (including payment details) is accurate and lawful.
Agree that donations are final and non-refundable, except in cases of proven fraud or error.
We use secure payment processors to handle transactions, but we are not responsible for third-party payment service failures.
Privacy & Data Protection
Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy (above). We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
YWCA Lancaster makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:
The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content.
The uninterrupted or error-free operation of our website or digital services.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, YWCA Lancaster is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Services.
Data Security and Protection
YWCA Lancaster takes data security seriously. We implement safeguards such as:
Firewall and anti-virus protection.
Secure storage and restricted access to personal data.
Confidentiality agreements for staff handling personal data.
We will not disclose personal data to third parties without your consent, except where required by law.
Your Rights and Choices
Under the Personal Data Protection Act, you have the right to:
Access, update, or correct your personal data.
Request that we stop collecting, processing, or using your data.
Delete your data upon request, unless retention is required by law.
To make a request, contact us at (717) 393-1735.
Cookies and External Links
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but this may affect certain features. Additionally, links to external websites are not covered by this Privacy Policy.
Terms of Service ↘
Effective Date: March 14, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to YWCA Lancaster. By accessing or using our website, mobile applications, online services, and other digital platforms (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.
YWCA Lancaster is committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Our Services aim to support community engagement, education, advocacy, and fundraising efforts in line with our mission.
Changes to These Terms
YWCA Lancaster reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on our website with the effective date listed. Your continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us!
Eligibility & User Responsibilities
By using our Services, you confirm that you:
Are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent if under 18.
Will provide accurate and complete information when creating an account or engaging with our Services.
Will use our Services lawfully and ethically, in alignment with our mission and values.
You agree NOT to:
Use our Services for fraudulent, illegal, or abusive activities.
Post or share content that is harassing, discriminatory, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.
Attempt to access, modify, or disrupt our systems, servers, or data without authorization.
YWCA Lancaster reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms.
Intellectual Property
All content on our website and Services, including text, images, videos, logos, and digital materials, is the intellectual property of YWCA Lancaster unless otherwise stated. You may not:
Reproduce, distribute, or use any content without explicit written permission.
Claim ownership over any YWCA Lancaster branding, trademarks, or copyrighted materials.
External Links & Third-Party Services
Our Services may contain links to external websites or services. YWCA Lancaster is not responsible for third-party content, security, or privacy practices. Use external links at your own discretion.