Our Commitment to Your Privacy

The Literacy Center is deeply committed to protecting the privacy and dignity of every individual who interacts with our organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services. We believe that privacy is a fundamental human right. Your trust is essential to our work, and we take our responsibility to protect your personal information seriously.

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Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide to us, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Any other information you submit through forms, donations, or correspondence

 

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as your browser type, IP address, and pages visited, solely for the purpose of improving site performance and user experience. This information is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

 

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests

• Send updates about our programs, events, and initiatives (only if you have opted in)

• Process donations or volunteer applications

• Improve our website and services

• Report on the progress of programs to our funders

• Comply with legal obligations

We will never use your personal information for purposes beyond those listed above without first obtaining your explicit consent.

 

We Do Not Share Your Information

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We will never sell, rent, trade, lease, or otherwise share your personal information or contact information with any third party — including other organizations, businesses, advertisers, or data brokers — for any reason, under any circumstances. ​No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. This commitment is absolute and unconditional.

 

We do not engage in any form of data monetization, and your information will never be disclosed to outside parties except in the following narrow circumstances:

• With your explicit, prior written permission — we will only share your information with a third party if you have specifically authorized us to do so

• When compelled by a written subpoena signed by a judge of competent jurisdiction — we will not disclose information in response to informal requests, law enforcement inquiries, immigration enforcement inquiries, or any legal demand that does not meet this standard

 

In all other circumstances, your information stays with us. We do not voluntarily cooperate with requests for personal information that are not accompanied by a valid judicial subpoena, regardless of the source of the request.  ​Even in these limited cases, we will only disclose the minimum information necessary and, where legally permitted, will notify you before any disclosure takes place.

 

Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system is entirely foolproof, we are committed to maintaining strong safeguards and reviewing our practices regularly.

 

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your personal information from our records

• Opt out of communications at any time

• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to all requests promptly and in accordance with applicable law.

 

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of our website may not function properly if you do so. We do not use tracking technologies to build advertising profiles or share behavioral data with third parties.

 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

The Literacy Center

80 North Main St.

Attleboro, MA 02703  

508-722-0155

 

Your privacy is not just a policy — it is a reflection of our values.