Privacy policy.

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

The Alabama Domestic Violence Research Project ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you share with us when you visit our website, join our community, or sign up for updates.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Your name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us directly.

  • Voluntarily Shared Information: Any personal story, message, or comment you choose to share with us.

  • Technical Information: Basic website usage data such as IP address, browser type, and referring pages, collected through cookies and analytics tools to improve the site’s performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send you updates, resources, and announcements related to our work.

  • Respond to inquiries or messages you submit.

  • Improve the content and experience of our website.

  • Maintain the security of our site and users.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Ever.

3. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information when:

  • You have given us direct permission (for example, to share a story).

  • It is required by law or to protect the rights and safety of others.

4. Your Choices

You can:

  • Unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

  • Request access to the information we have about you.

  • Ask us to delete your information from our records at any time.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If we become aware of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly.

6. Links to Other Sites

Our website may include links to third-party sites (like our Facebook group). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll post them here with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please reach out:

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