Privacy policy
Off the Sidelines Chicago is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains our online information practices and your options for the way your information is collected and used on this website. By visiting otschicago.org, you accept the practices described in this notice.
Collection of information
First, we do not collect personally identifying information about you (such as name, address, e-mail address, telephone numbers and/or credit/debit card information) when you visit our site, unless you choose to voluntarily provide such information to us. The information you willingly provide is retained and used in accordance with existing laws, rules, regulations, and other policies.
You can visit our site without telling us who you are or revealing any personally identifiable information about yourself. If you choose not to provide personally identifying information, we may not be able to fulfill a request that you make or otherwise assist you.
Purpose of information collection
Personal information that you choose to disclose is collected on an individual basis for various purposes, such as registering to receive e-mail newsletters or other materials, requesting further information from us about events and initiatives, making requests, submitting a form on our website, or simply asking a question. We ask for this information so that we can process your request, register you for an event, return a message, etc.
Use of information
When you supply information about yourself for a specific purpose, we use the information for only that purpose (such as to provide the service or information you have requested). For example, you may be asked to give us individual information to receive email newsletters or to register for an event. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to complete that request.
We use return email addresses to answer the emails we receive. Such addresses are not used for any other purpose and are not shared with outside parties.
Information sharing
Except as might be required by law, we will never share any information we receive from you, including your e-mail address, with any outside parties. We do not sell, rent, trade, give away, or e-mail addresses.
Anonymous information is collected for every visitor to this site. This includes pages viewed, date and time, and browser type. IP numbers are not stored, but are temporarily used to determine domain type and in some cases, geographic region. We do not make any association between this information and a visitor’s identity.
Automatic information
When you visit our website, our servers make a log of basic information corresponding to the sites and pages you have visited. This information is stored primarily to track the effectiveness of our website and individual sections and pages within.
How does this site use cookies?
Cookies are simple text files stored by your web browser that provide a method of distinguishing among visitors to the website. OTS Chicago uses cookies to identify your browser as you visit pages on our website. Cookies created on your computer by using our website do not contain personally identifiable information and do not compromise your privacy or security. Cookies allow OTS Chicago to gather anonymous information.
Opt out or change your contact information
You can change your preferences for receiving communications from us, or opt out of receiving any communication, at any time. You may also update the contact information you previously provided to us.
To change your preferences or contact information, please email info@otschicago.org.
Accessibility
This website is designed to be accessible to visitors with disabilities, and to comply with federal guidelines concerning accessibility. We welcome your comments. If you have suggestions on how to make the site more accessible, please contact us at info@otschicago.org.
Links
Our website may contain links to other websites or servers. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are entering another site. Off the Sidelines Chicago takes no responsibility for and exercises no control over other organizations’ websites or views, or the accuracy of the information presented. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked websites as their privacy policy may differ from ours.
You do not need permission to create a text link from your website to our website. We would, however, like to know that you’ve linked us! Please contact us at info@otschicago.org.
Use of text and images
Text and images on our website are protected by copyright law. If you would like to reproduce information that you find on our website, please send your request to info@otschicago.org.
Questions about our policies
If you have any questions about this privacy statement or our terms of use, or if you would like to tell us about your experience with this website, please contact us at (312) 603-4210 or info@otschicago.org.
This Policy Last Updated May 2015.