How secure is UWGMC’s website when I donate online or provide other personal information?

Donating Online

When you donate online by credit card, you must submit your name, phone number, email address, credit card number and billing information. This information allows us to process and fulfill your donation and to notify you of your donation status. Information is transferred over secure sockets certified by VeriSign.

What kind of personal information does UWGMC gather or track on your site?

Usage Tracking

UWGMC tracks user traffic patterns, but this tracking is never associated with individual users. This information is collected so that we can improve our website and provide information that is valuable to our donors, volunteers and other visitors.

Cookies

A cookie is a small data file that certain websites write to your computer's hard drive when you visit them. UWGMC will only use cookies to make your experience at our website more pleasant - and never to track personally identifiable information about you. A cookie can't read data off your hard disk or read cookie files created by other sites. You can refuse cookies by turning them off in your browser. If you don't know how, use your browser's help function. By turning cookies off, you may limit the sites you can visit.

Community Supporter Database

UWGMC retains information provided by supporters in a secure database. This database of information may be used to verify donation transactions, thank supporters for their contributions, keep supporters informed or solicit future donations. UWGMC understands that most people do not want a lot of mail or email, so we keep our communication frequency within reasonable limits. You may be removed from our database at your request. All information is secure and credit card information is not held in this database. The information in this database is not shared, traded, sold or rented to any third parties.

Your IP Address

An IP address is a number assigned to your computer automatically when you use the Internet. UWGMC will use your IP address along with all other users' IP addresses to track usage patterns and improve our website. At no time is your IP address linked with anything that personally identifies the owner of the IP address.

With whom does UWGMC share information gathered on your site?

Third-party financial institutions

UWGMC’s online credit card donations are processed through Wachovia Bank and are handled with the same security as other reputable eCommerce websites. All transactions are transmitted over secure sockets and are certified by VeriSign. Your personal information is protected and handled in accordance with laws enacted to protect consumers like you.

Tracking Information

UWGMC may share macro-level tracking information with third parties for various reasons, among them to attract potential grant-makers and to enhance the effectiveness of its website through consultants. At no time will personally identifiable information that you provide be shared with any of these or any other third parties.

How do I sign up to receive UWGMC’s E-newsletter about how my gift is impacting the community?

To receive UWGMC’s E-newsletter send an email to . If you have any further questions please email the

How do I have changes made to the personal information collected?

If at any time you believe the information collected by UWGMC is incorrect or inappropriate, simply contact our webmaster at to have your information changed.

How do I get my name removed from UWGMC's email database?

If at any time you would like to have your name removed from UWGMC’s email database, simply contact our webmaster at requesting your name be removed from our email database.

What is UWGMC's website Usage Policy?

UWGMC maintains this website for your personal or organizational information and education. By accessing and browsing the Site, you accept, without limitation or qualification, the following Terms and Conditions:

1. Everything at this website is protected by copyright and may not be used except as provided in this Usage Policy, unless otherwise noted;
2. While United Way of Greater Mercer County strives to include accurate and up-to-date information on the website, UWGMC makes no warranties or representations as to its accuracy. UWGMC assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content on the Site.
3. Hyperlinks may be found on certain pages that will take your browser to a website that is not owned, operated, or maintained by United Way of Greater Mercer County or its staff. Although UWGMC attempts to ensure that all links lead to worthwhile and appropriate content, UWGMC assumes no responsibility or liability for the content at such sites.
4. The use and browsing of the website is at your own risk. UWGMC assumes no liability for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, or use of, the website.
5. Images of people, places, and company/organizational logos displayed on the site are either the property of, or used with permission by, United Way of Greater Mercer County. The use of these images by you, or anyone else authorized by you, is prohibited, except in the course of conducting business on behalf of UWGMC. Acceptable use includes utilizing images, downloadable files, and other content for the purpose of running a UWGMC workplace campaign. Any unauthorized use of the images may violate copyright laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, and communication regulations and statutes.
6. Any communication or material you transmit to the website by electronic mail or otherwise, including any data, questions, comments, suggestions, or the like is, and will be treated in accordance to UWGMC Privacy Policy, which we strongly encourage you to read.
7. UWGMC may at any time revise this Usage Policy by updating this posting. You are bound by any such revisions and should therefore periodically visit this page to review the current terms and conditions to which you are bound. We advise you to click the "Refresh" button on your web browser to ensure that you are reading the most recent change. The date below also indicates the date when this page was last updated.

If you have any questions concerning this policy, contact our webmaster at

Acceptance of Privacy Policy

By using this website (www.uwgmc.org), you indicate your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with all or any part of our Privacy Policy, please contact our webmaster at immediately to express your concern. We will post any changes to the Privacy Policy to this URL. Please return and check it regularly to be certain you are aware at all times.

Last Updated: August 26, 2003