Privacy Policy

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from visitors and users of our website, how we use and safeguard that information, and your choices regarding your data. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect:

  • Personal Information: When you interact with our website, we may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you choose to submit through contact forms or other features on our site.

  • Non-Personal Information: We may also gather non-personal information automatically as you browse our website. This can include but is not limited to your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URL. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used for analytical and statistical purposes.

Use of Information:

  • Personal Information: We will use the personal information you provide to respond to your inquiries, process your requests, and provide relevant information about our services and initiatives. We may also use this information to send periodic emails and updates about our organization, subject to your consent.

  • Non-Personal Information: Non-personal information is primarily used to analyze and improve the functionality and content of our website. We may also use this data to monitor website traffic, track user engagement, and understand user preferences.

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us collect non-personal information as described in Section 1b. You have the option to accept or decline cookies through your web browser settings. However, please note that blocking cookies may impact certain features and functionality of our website.

Data Sharing and Disclosure:

  • We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers:

  • We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating our website and providing our services. These providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect its confidentiality.

Legal Requirements:

  • We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.

Data Security:

  • We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

External Links:

  • Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies solely to www.bigsinberks.org and does not extend to linked sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Children's Privacy:

  • Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Your Choices:

  • You have the right to access, update, and delete your personal information held by www.bigsinberks.org. If you wish to exercise these rights or have any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Changes to this Policy:

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the revised version on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County, PA
303 Windsor St., | Centre Park | Reading, PA 19601
Phone: (610) 373-5544 | Email: email@bigsinberks.org

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