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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 24, 2025

Spokane Slavic Association (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website, programs, and services, including SMS text messaging.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
  • Demographic Information: age, household size, language preference (when voluntarily provided).
  • Program Information: details about your participation in events, services, or volunteer opportunities.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and website usage data.
  • SMS Information: if you opt in to receive text messages, we collect your phone number and SMS consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our programs and services.
  • Send updates about events, resources, and opportunities.
  • Confirm appointments, registrations, and volunteer shifts.
  • Share important alerts about schedule changes, closures, or emergencies.
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support.
  • Comply with legal obligations and reporting requirements.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: with trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, secure payment processing).
  • Legal Requirements: when required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Organizational Needs: to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our participants.
  • SMS consent is not shared with third parties.

4. SMS Text Messaging

  • By opting in, you agree to receive SMS messages from Spokane Slavic Association regarding events, programs, reminders, and organizational updates.
  • Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
  • To stop receiving messages, reply STOP at any time. For help, reply HELP or contact us at (509) 590-2470.
  • SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.

5. SMS Terms of Service

By opting into SMS from a web form, intake form, event sign-in, or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from Spokane Slavic Association. These may include:

  • Conversations (between employees and/or volunteers)
  • Conversations (external, with clients and community members)
  • Appointment reminders and confirmations
  • Event notifications and updates
  • Service alerts, resource center hours, and closures
  • Volunteer coordination messages
  • Job and training opportunities

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Your Choices

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in emails or replying STOP for SMS.
  • For assistance, text HELP or visit our website at https://spokaneslavicassociation.org/.
  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for a general audience and not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or SMS Terms of Service, please contact us:

Spokane Slavic Association

5517 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA 99212

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (509) 590-2470