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Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

At Chicago Women in Philanthropy (CWIP), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Eligibility

You must be 18 years of age or older, or the age of majority as that is defined in your jurisdiction, whichever is older, to visit or use CWIPOnline.org in any manner. By visiting CWIPOnline.org or accepting these Terms, You represent and warrant to CWIP that You have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and that You have the right, authority and capacity to agree to and abide by these Terms. You also represent and warrant to CWIPOnline.org that You will use CWIPOnline.org in a manner consistent with any and all applicable laws and regulations.

Information Collected by CWIP
When you interact with CWIPOnline.org, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you join our mailing list, register for events, or become a member. We use the information we gather on cwiponline.org, whether personal, demographic, collective or technical, for the purpose of fostering a positive user experience. We may use your contact information in order to send you email or other communications regarding CWIP updates.

  • Event Participation Data: By attending CWIP events, you acknowledge and agree that photos, audio, and video recordings of you may be captured during the event. You grant CWIP the license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display these materials in any format, including but not limited to CWIP’s website, social media channels, email communications, promotional materials, and other forms of media, for the purpose of showcasing CWIP’s mission, events, and activities. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform event organizers upon arrival so appropriate accommodations can be made.

  • Website Usage Data: Data collected via cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience. We additionally may employ Internet tracking and analytic tools such as Google Analytics to better understand and deliver a user experience. We also use the information that we gather for internal system administration, to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our web site. 

Mailing List Consent
By engaging with CWIP, you agree to join our mailing list to receive communications regarding our activities, events, and updates. If you subsequently change your mind, you may opt-out by selecting an appropriate link in those email communications as indicated for the opt out.

Event Media Release
By attending a CWIP event, you acknowledge and agree that CWIP reserves the right to capture, use, and reproduce any audio, video, photographic, or other content in which you may be included. This material may be used for current or future CWIP marketing materials, advertisements, digital or print publications, or other commercial purposes. If you have any concerns about this policy, please contact CWIP before attending the event.

Data Sharing and Security
CWIP does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers to facilitate our operations, such as email marketing platforms or event management systems. These companies and individuals may have access to your personal information as necessary to perform their functions, but they may not share that information with any other third party. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Your Rights You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your information.

  • Withdraw your consent for receiving marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@cwiponline.org.

Updates to This Policy
CWIP reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service as necessary. Changes will be posted on our website, and your continued use of our services will signify your acceptance of these updates.

Contact Information For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, please contact us at: info@cwiponline.org.