Confidentiality Policy
As a human service agency dealing with issues of domestic violence and sexual assault, the Women’s Center becomes involved in particularly private and personal areas of people’s lives. Confidentiality is critical to the services and advocacy we provide. It is fundamental to both client and provider safety, and the integrity of our services. Confidential communications are accorded to any victim, child or non-offender significant other who seeks our assistance. Even the fact that an individual has contacted the Center is confidential and will not be shared with any third party (see exceptions below).
There may be circumstances under which the Center may disclose confidential information without the consent of a client:
All clients, staff, contractors, volunteers, board members and student interns must sign a written agreement to maintain confidentiality. Violation of this policy will be considered grounds for terminating services or relationship with the program.
As a human service agency dealing with issues of domestic violence and sexual assault, the Women’s Center becomes involved in particularly private and personal areas of people’s lives. Confidentiality is critical to the services and advocacy we provide. It is fundamental to both client and provider safety, and the integrity of our services. Confidential communications are accorded to any victim, child or non-offender significant other who seeks our assistance. Even the fact that an individual has contacted the Center is confidential and will not be shared with any third party (see exceptions below).
There may be circumstances under which the Center may disclose confidential information without the consent of a client:
- If a client is incompetent and a legal guardian has been appointed for the client, the guardian has the right to consent to disclose.
- If a situation involves a life threatening emergency.
- A disclosure of suspected child abuse made to Women’s Center staff or volunteer must be reported as mandated by law.
- The confidential client relationship does not protect a staff member from the responsibility to report the intent to commit a crime.
All clients, staff, contractors, volunteers, board members and student interns must sign a written agreement to maintain confidentiality. Violation of this policy will be considered grounds for terminating services or relationship with the program.
Privacy Policy
This policy addresses our commitment to maintaining your right to privacy when you visit our site. We do not collect personally identifiable information about individuals unless they knowingly provide it to us. Providing personal information is strictly voluntary. Except as required by law, we do not share any information with any third parties.
Publication ListsWhen you sign up or agree to receive information from us, such as newsletters or registration forms, we add your name to our publication list. Once you provide us with your personal or professional information, that data remains secure and confidential and will only be used by the Women’s Center.
Opt-Out or Change Your Information
You have the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications from us by sending an email with your request to annex@womencenterbc.org or calling (724) 775-2032.
Children’s Privacy ProtectionBecause we care about the safety and privacy of children online, we comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998. The Women’s Center site is a general audience website, and it and its related sites, applications, services, and tools are not intended to solicit information of any kind from children under 13, and we will never knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13 without prior verifiable parental consent.
Cookies
We do not use cookies to collect any type of personal information or to extract any information from your computer.
Security OnlineWe use the Secure Service Layer (SSL) encryption method for all secure transactions conducted through our online donation portal. This method is generally accepted to insure that transmission of personal information is secure. Some browsers, i.e., Internet Explorer, make it obvious when information is being passed in a secure manner by displaying either a completed key or a closed lock on the screen. It is required to enter your email address on the online donation form for the purpose of sending you a receipt. We do not capture your email address unless you take the additional step of checking the box requesting to be added to our newsletter list.
Communications with Us
You may send us personally identifiable information in an electronic mail message containing a question, seeking services or by filling out a registration form. We use that information to respond to your requests or enrolling you in an activity. We may forward your email to other employees who are better able to answer your questions.
AccessibilityThis Web site is designed to be accessible to visitors with disabilities, and to comply with federal guidelines concerning accessibility. We welcome your comments and suggestions to make the site more accessible. Please contact us at annex@womenscenterbc.org.
Limitations of Liability
The Women’s Center will not be liable for any damages or injury, including, but not limited to, special or consequential damages that result from the use of (or the inability to use) www.womenscenterbc.org and its contents or any site linked to this site, including any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation, computer virus, line failure, or other computer malfunction.
Linked Sites
This site may link to or be linked from other sites that are not maintained by the Women’s Center of Beaver County. The Women’s Center does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any of those sites.
Social Media Disclaimer
All third party opinions expressed via the Center’s social media accounts are those of the individuals concerned and do not necessarily represent those of the Women’s Center of Beaver County. Links that may appear on the Center’s social media account and information on our social media pages are intended solely for your convenience in identifying and and accessing other sources of information and are not to be construed as being endorsed or affiliated with.
Not Legal Advice Disclaimer
The information presented on this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice.
Changes to the PolicyWe reserve the right to update and change the Policy as needed.
This policy addresses our commitment to maintaining your right to privacy when you visit our site. We do not collect personally identifiable information about individuals unless they knowingly provide it to us. Providing personal information is strictly voluntary. Except as required by law, we do not share any information with any third parties.
Publication ListsWhen you sign up or agree to receive information from us, such as newsletters or registration forms, we add your name to our publication list. Once you provide us with your personal or professional information, that data remains secure and confidential and will only be used by the Women’s Center.
Opt-Out or Change Your Information
You have the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications from us by sending an email with your request to annex@womencenterbc.org or calling (724) 775-2032.
Children’s Privacy ProtectionBecause we care about the safety and privacy of children online, we comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998. The Women’s Center site is a general audience website, and it and its related sites, applications, services, and tools are not intended to solicit information of any kind from children under 13, and we will never knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13 without prior verifiable parental consent.
Cookies
We do not use cookies to collect any type of personal information or to extract any information from your computer.
Security OnlineWe use the Secure Service Layer (SSL) encryption method for all secure transactions conducted through our online donation portal. This method is generally accepted to insure that transmission of personal information is secure. Some browsers, i.e., Internet Explorer, make it obvious when information is being passed in a secure manner by displaying either a completed key or a closed lock on the screen. It is required to enter your email address on the online donation form for the purpose of sending you a receipt. We do not capture your email address unless you take the additional step of checking the box requesting to be added to our newsletter list.
Communications with Us
You may send us personally identifiable information in an electronic mail message containing a question, seeking services or by filling out a registration form. We use that information to respond to your requests or enrolling you in an activity. We may forward your email to other employees who are better able to answer your questions.
AccessibilityThis Web site is designed to be accessible to visitors with disabilities, and to comply with federal guidelines concerning accessibility. We welcome your comments and suggestions to make the site more accessible. Please contact us at annex@womenscenterbc.org.
Limitations of Liability
The Women’s Center will not be liable for any damages or injury, including, but not limited to, special or consequential damages that result from the use of (or the inability to use) www.womenscenterbc.org and its contents or any site linked to this site, including any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation, computer virus, line failure, or other computer malfunction.
Linked Sites
This site may link to or be linked from other sites that are not maintained by the Women’s Center of Beaver County. The Women’s Center does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any of those sites.
Social Media Disclaimer
All third party opinions expressed via the Center’s social media accounts are those of the individuals concerned and do not necessarily represent those of the Women’s Center of Beaver County. Links that may appear on the Center’s social media account and information on our social media pages are intended solely for your convenience in identifying and and accessing other sources of information and are not to be construed as being endorsed or affiliated with.
Not Legal Advice Disclaimer
The information presented on this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice.
Changes to the PolicyWe reserve the right to update and change the Policy as needed.
