Privacy Policy

The North Carolina Center for Women’s Justice (“NCCWJ,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to respecting individual privacy, protecting personal information, and maintaining responsible information practices consistent with our mission to advance justice, equity, and opportunity for women and girls in North Carolina.


We recognize that privacy, confidentiality, and personal safety are especially important to individuals engaging with organizations dedicated to justice, advocacy, and the protection of individual rights.


This Privacy Policy explains how NCCWJ collects, uses, maintains, discloses, and protects information obtained through our website, including associated forms, communications, and online services. It also describes the choices available to individuals regarding their personal information.


Information We Collect


NCCWJ may collect personal information voluntarily provided by individuals who interact with our website, contact our organization, make donations, register for activities, or participate in organizational initiatives.


Depending on the interaction, information may include:

  • Name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address;
  • Information submitted through contact forms, inquiries, or correspondence;
  • Event registrations, program participation, and organizational engagement information;
  • Donation amounts, transaction details, and information required for donor acknowledgment and financial recordkeeping;
  • Communication preferences and requests for organizational updates; and
  • Other information voluntarily provided in connection with NCCWJ’s programs, services, or activities.

Our website and supporting third-party services may also collect technical information automatically, including IP addresses, browser and device characteristics, referring websites, pages visited, approximate geographic location derived from technical information, and website interaction data.


NCCWJ seeks to limit the collection of personal information to what is reasonably necessary for legitimate organizational purposes.


How We Use Information 


NCCWJ may use information collected through our website to:

  • Respond to inquiries, requests, and organizational correspondence;
  • Process, document, and acknowledge charitable contributions;
  • Provide information concerning programs, research, policy initiatives, advocacy, publications, and events;
  • Administer registrations, organizational activities, and relevant services;
  • Communicate with donors, volunteers, supporters, and individuals who request organizational information;
  • Improve website accessibility, functionality, security, and user experience;
  • Evaluate general website engagement and the effectiveness of organizational communications;
  • Maintain accurate financial, administrative, and organizational records;
  • Prevent misuse, unauthorized access, and other security concerns; and
  • Fulfill applicable legal, regulatory, and organizational obligations.

Personal information should be used only for purposes reasonably related to the circumstances in which it was collected or for other purposes authorized by the individual or permitted by applicable law.


Donor Privacy and Financial Information


NCCWJ recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of individuals who support our work through charitable contributions.


Online donations made through our website are processed using PayPal, an independent third-party payment service provider. Payment information is collected and processed by PayPal in accordance with its applicable privacy statement and service terms.


NCCWJ does not directly process or store complete payment-card information through its website.


PayPal may provide NCCWJ with information necessary to administer contributions, including donor contact information, contribution amounts, transaction identifiers, and payment confirmation details.


NCCWJ does not sell personal information, including donor information.


Donor information may be disclosed to authorized service providers when reasonably necessary to administer contributions, maintain required financial records, fulfill legal obligations, or carry out purposes authorized by the donor.


Individuals with questions regarding donor privacy, public acknowledgment, or the handling of contribution information may contact NCCWJ using the information provided below.


Visitors are encouraged to review PayPal’s Privacy Statement for information about the processing and protection of financial information.


Sensitive and Confidential Information


NCCWJ recognizes that individuals seeking information concerning women's rights, personal safety, discrimination, economic hardship, or other justice-related matters may have heightened privacy concerns.


Our general website contact forms and standard email communications are not intended to serve as secure channels for transmitting highly sensitive or confidential information.

Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive medical, financial, legal, immigration, personal safety, or other confidential information through ordinary website forms or email unless NCCWJ has specifically requested such information through an appropriate method.


Information voluntarily submitted to NCCWJ will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable legal obligations.


NCCWJ seeks to exercise particular care when handling information that could affect an individual's privacy, dignity, safety, or well-being.

 

Cookies and Website Technologies


NCCWJ's website and supporting third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies to facilitate website functionality, maintain security, remember user preferences, and understand general website activity.


Cookies are small data files that websites may store on a visitor's browser or device.


Depending on the services operating on our website, cookies or similar technologies may support website performance, analytics, embedded content, or other online functions.

Visitors may manage or disable certain cookies through their browser settings or through website privacy controls, where available. Restricting cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.


Third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies and technological practices.


Email Communications and Preferences


NCCWJ may use contact information voluntarily provided by individuals to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, administer organizational activities, and communicate about relevant programs, publications, events, and initiatives.


Individuals who no longer wish to receive optional organizational communications may request removal from the applicable mailing list by contacting mailbox@nccwj.org or using an unsubscribe mechanism when one is provided.


Requests to discontinue optional communications will be addressed as appropriate. NCCWJ may continue to send communications reasonably necessary to administer donations, respond to inquiries, fulfill requested services, or comply with legal obligations. 


Third-Party Service Providers


NCCWJ may engage third-party providers to support website hosting, payment processing, forms, communications, analytics, accessibility features, website security, and other organizational operations.


These providers may receive or process information necessary to deliver their respective services.


NCCWJ seeks to limit the information disclosed to service providers to what is reasonably necessary for authorized organizational functions and to consider appropriate privacy and security safeguards when selecting and using these services.


Independent third-party providers may maintain their own privacy policies, data retention practices, and security procedures.

 

Information Sharing and Disclosure


NCCWJ does not sell personal information collected through its website.


Personal information may be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill a request or provide an organizational service;
  • Process and administer charitable contributions;
  • Work with service providers supporting authorized organizational functions;
  • Maintain financial, administrative, or operational records;
  • Protect the security, rights, and integrity of NCCWJ, website visitors, and other individuals;
  • Respond to applicable legal requirements, lawful judicial processes, or governmental obligations; or
  • Carry out another purpose authorized by the individual.

NCCWJ seeks to limit disclosures to information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.


We recognize the importance of protecting the identities of donors, supporters, volunteers, and individuals engaging with justice-related organizations, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.


Data Retention


NCCWJ may retain personal information for periods reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain organizational records, comply with applicable financial and legal requirements, resolve disputes, and protect legitimate organizational interests.


Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information, its intended use, applicable requirements, and the services involved.


NCCWJ seeks to review the continuing need for retained information and to delete, de-identify, or otherwise appropriately dispose of personal information when it is no longer reasonably necessary, subject to applicable retention requirements.


Data Security


NCCWJ recognizes that responsible information stewardship requires appropriate safeguards against unauthorized access, use, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.


We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information within our control and seek to limit access according to legitimate organizational needs.


However, no website, electronic communication, or information storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


If NCCWJ identifies a security incident involving personal information, we will assess the circumstances and take responsive measures, including notifications when required by applicable law.


Individual Privacy Choices and Requests


NCCWJ respects the interest of individuals in understanding and exercising reasonable control over their personal information.


Individuals may contact NCCWJ to:

  • Request information about personal data they have provided;
  • Request correction of inaccurate contact information;
  • Request deletion of information, where appropriate and permissible;
  • Update communication preferences;
  • Request removal from optional mailing lists; or
  • Raise concerns about the collection, use, retention, or disclosure of personal information.

NCCWJ will review such requests and respond as reasonably appropriate, taking into consideration applicable law, identity verification, record keeping obligations, and legitimate organizational requirements.


Certain information may need to be retained for legal, financial, administrative, or security purposes. Applicable law may also provide additional rights depending on the individual's circumstances and location.


Children's Privacy


NCCWJ is committed to protecting the privacy and dignity of children and young people.

Although our organizational work includes issues affecting women and girls, our general website is not intended to solicit personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.


If NCCWJ becomes aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected in circumstances requiring parental or guardian authorization, we will review the circumstances and take appropriate steps consistent with applicable requirements.

Parents or legal guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information through the website may contact NCCWJ to request review or appropriate removal.


External Websites and Services


NCCWJ's website may contain links to independent websites, publications, payment platforms, social media services, or other online resources.


NCCWJ does not control the content, accessibility, security, or privacy practices of external websites and services.


Individuals should review the privacy policies and applicable terms of third-party platforms before submitting personal information or engaging with their services.


Changes to This Privacy Policy


NCCWJ may review and update this Privacy Policy to reflect developments in organizational operations, website technologies, information practices, or applicable legal and regulatory requirements.


Material revisions will be reflected through an updated policy posted on our website, with a revised “Last Updated” date.


We encourage visitors to review this page periodically for information concerning our current privacy practices.


Privacy Questions and Requests


Questions, concerns, or requests concerning this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information may be directed to:


North Carolina Center for Women’s Justice
P.O. Box 447
Red Springs, NC 28377
Email: mailbox@nccwj.org


NCCWJ remains committed to responsible information stewardship as an essential component of advancing justice, protecting individual dignity, and maintaining public trust.


Last Updated: October 17, 2026