Our Commitment to Your Privacy
United Volunteers Association (UVA) values the trust placed in us by our donors, volunteers, partners, and website visitors. Protecting your personal information is fundamental to maintaining that trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, manage, protect, and use your information when you interact with our website, participate in our programs, or support our mission.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
United Volunteers Association (UVA) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to humanitarian service, community development, education, healthcare support, hunger relief, disaster response, and social welfare initiatives. Our mission is to uplift underserved communities and create sustainable impact through compassion and collective action.
Information We Collect
We collect information in a transparent and responsible manner. The type of information collected depends on how you interact with us.
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you choose to engage with us, you may provide:
- Full name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Donation amount and designation
- Event registrations
- Volunteer applications
- Communication preferences
- Any other details you submit through forms
You are never required to provide personal information unless you choose to do so.
Donation and Transaction Details
When you contribute financially to UVA:
- Payment information is processed through secure, encrypted third-party payment processors.
- UVA does not retain complete credit card or banking information on its servers.
- We may retain limited transaction records for accounting, tax, and legal compliance purposes.
All donations are acknowledged with receipts for tax documentation where applicable.
Changes to this policy
For online donations, payment information is processed securely through trusted third-party payment gateways. United Volunteers Association does not store complete credit card or sensitive banking details on its own servers.
The primary purpose of collecting this information is to:
Process donations securely
Provide donation confirmations
Respond to inquiries
Send updates about our programs and initiatives
We may use your mailing address or email address to communicate with you regarding our activities, campaigns, and impact reports.
Does United Volunteers Association Share the Information It Receives?
United Volunteers Association does not sell, rent, loan, or trade your personal information to any external individuals, organizations, or third parties.
We may only share information in the following situations:
When you provide authorization or consent.
When disclosure is required by law or legal process.
Any third-party service providers engaged to support our operations are required to maintain strict confidentiality and security standards.
Are Children Allowed to Use the Website?
We encourage young individuals to learn about humanitarian work and community service through our website. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent. We do not knowingly market directly to children.
If we become aware that personal information from a minor has been collected unintentionally, appropriate steps will be taken to remove such information.
How Secure Is Information About Me?
United Volunteers Association maintains appropriate security measures to protect against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or alteration of the information under our control.
Online transactions are conducted through secure payment systems that use encryption and industry-standard safeguards. While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Does United Volunteers Association Use Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device by your web browser. They help improve website functionality and user experience.
Our website may use limited cookies for basic analytics and functionality purposes. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal files. You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
What Choices Do I Have?
If you do not wish to receive communications from United Volunteers Association, you may opt out at any time by contacting us directly or by using the unsubscribe option provided in our emails.
We respect your communication preferences and will process such requests promptly.
Conditions of Use, Notices, and Revisions
United Volunteers Association reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page and will become effective immediately upon posting.
Because policies may be updated periodically, we encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how your information is handled.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website