Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Bellevue Forward Privacy Policy
Bellevue Forward (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, sign up for our communications, participate in our programs, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Donation information
- Event registrations
- Volunteer applications
- Information submitted through contact forms or surveys
We may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Provide newsletters and community updates
- Register participants for events and programs
- Coordinate volunteers
- Process donations
- Improve our website and services
- Measure website performance and engagement
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
We will only use your information for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand website usage.
These technologies may collect information about how visitors use our website. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, we may send you updates about Bellevue Forward, community events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising campaigns, and local initiatives.
You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Donations
If you make a donation, payment processing may be handled by a secure third-party payment processor. Bellevue Forward does not store complete credit card information on our servers.
Please review the privacy policies of any third-party payment providers used during the donation process.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use services provided by third parties, including:
- Payment processors
- Email marketing providers
- Event registration platforms
- Social media platforms
- Website analytics providers
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those services.
Information Sharing
Bellevue Forward does not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information only when necessary to:
- Provide services through trusted vendors acting on our behalf
- Process donations or event registrations
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the rights, safety, and security of Bellevue Forward, our volunteers, or the public
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmitting data over the Internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected unintentionally, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Your Choices
You may:
- Request access to the personal information we maintain about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Ask us to remove your information from our mailing lists
- Request deletion of personal information where appropriate under applicable law
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Bellevue Forward may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or organizational operations.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Bellevue Forward handles your information, please contact us at bellevueforward@gmail.com