Privacy Policy

Overview

This privacy policy will advise you about our guidelines concerning the use of your personal information, including, without limitation, the reasonable efforts we make to protect your personal information in accordance with these guidelines, and about what choices you have concerning our use of such information. Please read this policy carefully. We may need to change this policy from time to time in order to address new issues and reflect changes on our Site. We will post those changes here so that you will always know our policies regarding what information we gather, how we might use that information, and whether we will disclose that information to anyone. Please refer back to this policy regularly.

We keep your private information private by:

Not selling your information—You’ve entrusted us with your personal information, and we’re committed to using it wisely. Greater Somerset County YMCA will not sell your personal information to anyone, for any reason, at any time.

Using firewalls and encryption—We use firewalls and encryption technology to protect personal information on our computer systems.

Restricting who has access to your information—We take precautions to ensure that your internet account and personal information are accessible only by employees who are authorized to have access to your personal information.

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us at:

Legal Department, Greater Somerset County YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Scope of Privacy Policy

This policy applies to your use of this site. This policy does not apply to your use of unaffiliated sites to which this site only links.

Personal Identification Information

We may request personal identification information from you (such as your last name, age, city and state) in connection with your use of, or participation in registration for surveys, forums, content submissions, chats, bulletin boards, discussion groups, requests for suggestions, or additional information, and in connection with other activities, services or resources we make available on any of our sites. In all of these cases, we will collect personal identification information from you only if you voluntarily submit such information to us. Except as otherwise provided in this policy, we reasonably endeavor to ensure that we never intentionally disclose any personal identification information about you as an individual user to any third party without having received your permission (through opt-in or similar procedures) except as provided for herein or otherwise as permitted or required under law. Further Greater Somerset County YMCA may contact you based on the information you provide online whether in connection with your registration or in such places as the above described forums.

If you do provide us with personal information for any of these activities, we may use it to conduct the activity.

Greater Somerset County YMCA does not rent or sell personal identification information, including information provided by children, to outside marketers. In certain circumstances, Greater Somerset County YMCA may share personal identification information with trusted service providers that need access to your information to provide operational or other support services or we may share this aggregate statistical information with other third parties; to ensure the confidentiality and security of this information, service providers must agree to safeguard all information in strict compliance with our policy. We may also provide information to regulatory authorities and law enforcement officials in accordance with applicable law or when we otherwise believe in good faith that the law requires it.

Data Privacy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

Greater Somerset County YMCA (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, donors, guests, and others whose personal data we collect and process. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data in compliance with the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (the “Act”).

1.) Categories of Personal Data We Process

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Email
  • Password
  • First and Last Name
  • Gender Identity
  • Birth Date
  • Race and Ethnicity
  • Primary Phone Number
  • Address (City, State, Zip)
  • Emergency Contact Information (Name and Phone Number)
  • Financial and Employment Information (for Financial Assistance Applicants Only)
  • Medical and Medical Insurance Information

2.) Purpose of Data Processing

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Membership management
  • Providing services and programs
  • Communicating updates, benefits, and events
  • Ensuring safety and security
  • Analyzing and improving services
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Administering financial assistance applications

3.) Third Parties to Whom We May Disclose Your Personal Data

We may disclose your personal data under the following circumstances:

  • Authorized Service Providers and Vendors: To third-party organizations that assist us in delivering our programs, services, and operations.
  • Government or Legal Entities: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
  • Emergency Contacts: To designated contacts when necessary to ensure your safety.

The types of data that may be shared are outlined in Section 1. Categories of Personal Data We Process.

We do NOT sell your personal data. Should our practices change to include the sale of personal data or targeted advertising, we will provide clear disclosure and give you the opportunity to opt out as required by law.

4.) Consumer Rights

As a consumer, you have the right to:

  • Confirm whether we process your personal data and access a copy of such data.
  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Obtain a portable copy of your personal data.
  • Opt out of the processing of your personal data for targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or profiling if applicable.

To exercise these rights or appeal any decisions regarding your personal data, please contact us at [email protected] or call the EVP and Chief Financial and Risk Officer, at 908-630-3535 ext. 120. We will provide a response within 45 days of receiving a verified request to exercise your rights. If we are unable to authenticate a request to exercise your rights, we will provide notice to you that we are unable to authenticate your request until you provide additional information.\

5.) Privacy Notice Updates and Communication

We will notify you of material changes to this Privacy Notice. Updates will be effective as of the date posted on our website, and we will communicate significant changes via email and on our website.

6.) Data Security Practices

We implement reasonable measures to establish, implement and maintain administrative, technical, and physical data security practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of your personal data during our storage and use of that data. We limit the collection of personal data to what is adequate, relevant and reasonably necessary to the purpose for which it is collected.

7.) Sensitive Data Handling

We do not process sensitive data such as religious beliefs, health data, financial information, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic or biometric data, or precise geolocation without obtaining your explicit consent, as required by the Act. Financial and medical information are processed solely for the purposes outlined in Section 2.

8.) Collection Limitation and Consent Withdrawal

We collect only the personal data necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice. You may withdraw your consent for data processing at any time by contacting us at [email protected] or call the EVP and Chief Financial and Risk Officer, at 908-630-3535 ext. 120. Upon withdrawal, we will cease processing your data within 15 days of receiving your request.

9.) Processing Data of Minors

We do not knowingly process personal data for targeted advertising or profiling of individuals under 17 years without consent. For data collection involving children, we adhere to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Data collected for children participating in early education, child care, or camp programs is collected and processed in compliance with COPPA and other applicable federal, state and local regulations.

10.) Data Protection Assessment

We conduct data protection assessments for processing activities that may present heightened risks of harm to consumers, weighing the benefits of processing against potential risks. These assessments are available to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs upon request.

For any questions or further assistance, please contact the EVP and Chief Financial and Risk Officer at Greater Somerset County YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 | [email protected] | Tel: 908-630-3535 ext. 120

Privacy of Children

We are mindful that young people need special safeguards and privacy protection. We realize that they may not understand all the provisions of our policy or be able to make thoughtful decisions about the choices that are made available to our adult users. We strongly urge all parents to participate in their children’s exploration of the Internet and any online services, and to teach their children about protecting their personal information while online.

Donations

We collect only enough information to process your donation and do not use the information for any other purpose. Your payment information is transmitted to us using a secure internet method that helps ensure the privacy of this information. During the time your payment information resides on our computers, it is in an encrypted format and can only be accessed by authorized personnel with a decryption key.

Links to Other Sites

Users will find other content on our site that links to the sites and services of other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies, or no policy (policies) at all. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services before providing any of them with your personal information.

Choice/Opt-Out

If you “opt-in” to receive information from us, you can change your mind later. If at any time you would like to stop receiving such information or opt-out of a feature, you may change your options by contacting [email protected]. You should be aware, however, that it is not always possible to completely remove or modify information in our databases and servers, although we will always make reasonable efforts to do so upon your request, and we are unable to have your information removed from the records of any third party who has been provided with your information in accordance with this policy.

Consent to Transfer

The site is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that any information you provide to us will be transferred to the United States. By using our website, participating in any of our services and/or providing us with your information, you consent to this transfer.

Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using our site, you signify your acceptance of our Privacy Policy, your promise to comply with the representations you make and contained in the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, and your understanding of the scope and limitations of the protections provided under the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these policies, please do not use our site. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes to these terms will mean that you accept those changes.