Official Policy
At Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas, your privacy is critically important to us.
Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas uses reasonable commercial efforts to avoid disclosure of information that is confidential, privileged, or nonpublic other than in accordance with this privacy policy.
Information Collection, Use, and Sharing
Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas gathers personally identifiable data when voluntarily submitted by a user, which may include: name, addresses, zip codes, e-mail addresses, donor choice information, etc. For example, personally identifiable information may be collected to record a stated desire to donate online to Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas via a direct gift or through an agency-sponsored campaign. This information is used solely by Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas or other parties to the transaction to execute the transaction, to improve your experience with us, and for the internal business purposes of Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas.
We are the sole owners of the information collected. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.
We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization other than affiliates, contractors, advisors, service providers, or in our reasonable discretion to investigate or prevent fraud, illegal activity, or misuse of our website.
Periodically, Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas will send electronic communications in newsletter format or another format to our constituents, which include donors, volunteers, and other business contacts. Typically, these communications include information regarding community investment reporting, funded program information and results, news and events, as well as other pertinent information we feel should be reported to our constituents. Recipients retain the option to opt out of these communications at any point in time.
If you sign up to receive news and information from us via our website, you are electing to receive e-mail communication from us. During registration, a user is required to give certain information (such as name and email address). This information is used to contact you about our programs and other areas on our site in which you have expressed interest. At your option, you may also provide additional preference information, but it is not required.
We may collect your IP (Internet Protocol) address to administer our website. When a web browser or email application requests a web page or email from another computer on the Internet, it automatically gives that computer the address where it should send the information. This is called the computer's "IP address". This "address" does not contain any personally identifiable information.
Cookies that are used on the website are called "session" cookies, and are used to identify a particular visit to the website. Session cookies expire after a short time or when you close your web browser. Due to the communications standards on the Internet, when you visit the website, Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas automatically receives the URL of the website from which you came and the website to which you are going when you leave the website. We also receive the IP address of your computer (or the proxy server you use to access the World Wide Web), your computer operating system, and the type of web browser you are using, as well as the name of your internet service provider (ISP). We may use this information to analyze overall trends to help us improve our services, but we do not generally link this information to personally identifiable information in any way.
The information that Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas automatically gathers, such as the numbers and frequency of visitors to our site and its areas, is used only in the aggregate, very much like television ratings that tell the networks how many people tuned in to a program. This collective data helps us determine how much our visitors use parts of the site, so that we can continuously improve our site. We may also provide aggregated statistical "ratings" information to our partners, without disclosing any personally identifiable information about you, about how our visitors collectively use our website.
Your Access to and Control Over Information
You are allowed to "opt out" of having your personally identifiable data used for communication purposes. To access your data, you can do the following at any time:
Change/correct any data we have about you.
"Opt-out" of having your personally identifiable data used for communication purposes.
Express any concern you have about our use of your data.
If at any time you would like to update, correct, or delete your information, you can contact us directly to change your information. You may also select to opt out of receiving any future communications from us on any of our e-mail communications, registration or pledge forms, or by contacting us directly using the contact information provided at the bottom of this page.
Links
This website contains links to other websites. These websites that you may link to from our site, including our partners' websites, have their own privacy policies. Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas is not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites or affiliates. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of websites or affiliate agencies before providing them with any of your personally identifiable data.
Security
We have implemented commercially reasonable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online, addressing reasonable and foreseeable risks. However, due to the open communication nature of the Internet, we cannot guarantee that communication between you and us and us and you will be free from unauthorized access by third parties. CHILD CARE AWARE® OF EASTERN KANSAS MAKES NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE SECURITY OF YOUR DATA COMMUNICATIONS, OR THAT THIRD PARTIES WILL NOT GAIN UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR MONITOR YOUR COMPUTER(S) OR ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS. YOU AGREE THAT CHILD CARE AWARE® OF EASTERN KANSAS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SUCH ACCESS.
Acceptance of Privacy Policy
By using this website (www.east.ks.childcareaware.org), you indicate your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you have any concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us at (785) 357-5171. Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted to this URL. Please return and check it regularly to be certain you are aware at all times. To the extent permitted by applicable law, your use of our website and our use of your personally identifiable information shall be governed by the most current privacy policy.
Use of Text Messages
By opting into the SMS program provided by Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas, you agree to receive recurring text messages to the phone number you provided. These messages may include updates, notifications, and alerts. By participating, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, which comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the FCC’s 2024 guidelines.
Opt-In Consent
In accordance with the 2024 TCPA guidelines, your participation in our SMS service requires explicit one-to-one consent. This means that by opting in, you consent to receive messages from Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas only. Consent cannot be shared with other companies or third-party entities without your direct approval.
To join our SMS program, you may opt in through the following methods, in compliance with the 2024 CTIA Guidelines:
Web Form: Provide consent by checking a clearly labeled checkbox explicitly stating SMS program enrollment during the opt-in process.
Verbal Consent: Offer verbal consent by clearly agreeing to SMS participation after being read a compliant SMS consent disclosure.
In-Person Paper Form: Sign or complete a paper intake form that includes a dedicated section with clear language outlining SMS consent.
By opting in, you acknowledge that your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of any purchase. You may receive informational messages as specified at the time of opt-in.
Message Frequency
The number of messages you receive will vary but will not be more than five messages per day unless there is a notification event. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
Opt-Out Process
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages from Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas at any time by replying with the word “STOP” to any text message you receive from us. Once you opt out, you will not receive any further messages unless you choose to opt back in. For assistance, you can reply “HELP” for further instructions or contact our support team directly at info@east.ks.childcareaware.org or (785) 354-5171.
Terms of Consent
By opting into this SMS program, you agree to receive SMS messages from Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas in compliance with the TCPA and the FCC's 2024 guidelines. All messages will be logically and topically related to your interaction with our services and products.
Your consent is specific to Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas and it does not extend to third-party businesses or affiliates unless explicitly stated at the time of opt-in, as mandated by the FCC's one-to-one consent rule introduced in 2024.
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Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile service provider and plan. Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas is not responsible for any fees charged by your carrier for receiving or sending messages related to our service.
Record-Keeping and Compliance
We maintain detailed records of when and how you provided consent to receive SMS messages. This includes storing opt-in and opt-out dates and timestamps. These records are kept in compliance with TCPA regulations and may be used to demonstrate proof of consent if required.
Changes to Terms and Conditions
Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas reserves the right to modify or change these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any significant updates will be communicated via SMS or through our website. By continuing to use our SMS services after any changes, you agree to the revised Terms and Conditions.
Disclaimers and Liability Limitations
Child Care Aware® of Eastern Kansas is not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery of SMS messages is subject to effective transmission from your mobile carrier and network provider. We cannot guarantee that SMS services will always be available in all areas.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions or the SMS service, please contact us at:
Email: info@east.ks.childcareaware.org
Phone: (785) 357-5171
Address: 1100 SW Wanamaker Rd, Suite 201, Topeka, KS 66604