Privacy Policy
North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN)
The North Lawndale Employment Network (“NLEN” or “we” or “us”) values the protection of individual privacy. This document outlines NLEN’s privacy policy (“policy”) for our website, nlen.org (“site”). By using this site, you (“you” or “the user”) indicate that you have read and agree to be bound by this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the site.
Information We Collect
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors. We do not collect personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it. We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to fulfill your request or as required by law.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we automatically collect and store limited information, which does not personally identify you. This includes:
The Internet domain (e.g., “yourcompany.com”) and IP address used to access our site
The type of browser and operating system used
The date and time of your visit
The pages you visit on our site
The referring website, if applicable
This information helps us improve the site and better serve our community.
Voluntarily Provided Information
If you choose to provide us with personal information—such as by filling out a form, subscribing to updates, or sending us an email—we use that information only to respond to your request or provide the services you’ve asked for. By submitting your information, you consent to its use for the stated purpose.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Provide personalized services or information
Respond to inquiries or requests
Send updates or alerts (you may opt out at any time)
Process donations securely
Analyze site usage to improve our services
We may share aggregate, non-identifiable data with partners or funders to demonstrate impact, but we do not sell or rent your personal information.
Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to external websites. Once you leave our site, you are subject to the privacy policies of those sites. NLEN is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child, we will delete it from our records.
Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. This includes storing data on secure servers and using SSL encryption for sensitive transactions, such as online donations.
Cookies
We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies help us understand user preferences and improve site functionality. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and are effective immediately. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.