Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2025

The Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.gbicvt.org (the “Site”) or interact with us through other channels. By accessing or using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our Site or interact with us:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, or other contact details.
Non-Personal Information: Information about your visit, including IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and browsing activity on our Site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interaction with our Site, including your preferences and browsing patterns. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process donations and payments
To send updates, newsletters, and other information related to our nonprofit’s mission, events, and campaigns (only if you have opted in to receive such communications).
To improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.
To respond to inquiries or comments you send to us via email or other contact forms.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with website operations, email communications, and other business functions.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, donors, or others.
Business Transfers: If our organization undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information you provide from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to or from our Site.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Opting Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly at gbic@vermont.org.
Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if you believe the information is inaccurate.
Deletion: In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your personal information. However, please note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or operational purposes.
Cookies: You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country of residence.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at (802) 862-5726.

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.