Privacy & SMS Terms

Introduction

Effective September 21, 2026. Unique Woman's Coalition (“UWC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information received through www.theuwc.org, our forms, Front Office, and our communications.

User Rights

You may request to:

Receive confirmation as to whether or not personal information concerning you is being processed, and access your stored personal information, together with supplementary information.

Receive a copy of personal information you directly volunteer to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

Request rectification of your personal information that is in our control.

Request erasure of your personal information.

Object to the processing of personal information by us.

Request to restrict processing of your personal information by us.

Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

However, please note that these rights are not absolute, and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements.

If you wish to exercise any of the aforementioned rights, or receive more information, please contact our Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) using the details provided below:

MemberServices@theuwc.org

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Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Retention periods will be determined taking into account the type of information that is collected and the purpose for which it is collected, bearing in mind the requirements applicable to the situation and the need to destroy outdated, unused information at the earliest reasonable time. Under applicable regulations, we will keep records containing client personal data, account opening documents, communications and anything else as required by applicable laws and regulations.

We may rectify, replenish or remove incomplete or inaccurate information, at any time and at our own discretion.

Grounds for data collection

We process personal information with your consent, to provide services you request, to operate UWC programs, to protect legitimate organizational and community interests, and to comply with legal obligations. Providing information is voluntary, although some information may be required to deliver a requested service. You may withdraw SMS consent at any time by replying STOP.

What information we collect?

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, affirmed name, contact information, date of birth, pronouns, demographic information, service requests, appointment details, referrals, consent choices, and communications with UWC. When you use our website, we may also collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and cookie data needed to operate and improve the site. We collect only information reasonably necessary for our programs, services, operations, safety, and legal obligations.

How do we receive information about you?

We receive your Personal Information from various sources:

When you voluntarily provide us your personal details in order to register on our Site;

When you use or access our Site in connection with your use of our services;

From third party providers, services and public registers (for example, traffic analytics vendors).

How is the information used? With whom do we share the information?

UWC uses personal information to provide requested services, schedule and manage appointments, respond to inquiries, maintain program records, communicate operational updates, protect our systems, and comply with legal obligations. We do not rent or sell personal information. We may share information with service providers that host or operate our systems only when necessary to provide services and subject to appropriate confidentiality and security requirements, or when disclosure is required by law. Mobile opt-in information and SMS consent are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Cookies

We and our trusted partners use cookies and other technologies in our related services, including when you visit our Site or access our services.

A "cookie" is a small piece of information that a website assign to your device while you are viewing a website. Cookies are very helpful and can be used for various different purposes. These purposes include allowing you to navigate between pages efficiently, enable automatic activation of certain features, remembering your preferences and making the interaction between you and our Services quicker and easier. Cookies are also used to help ensure that the advertisements you see are relevant to you and your interests and to compile statistical data on your use of our Services.

The Site uses the following types of cookies:

a. 'session cookies'

which are stored only temporarily during a browsing session in order to allow normal use of the system and are deleted from your device when the browser is closed;

b. 'persistent cookies

' which are read only by the Site, saved on your computer for a fixed period and are not deleted when the browser is closed. Such cookies are used where we need to know who you are for repeat visits, for example to allow us to store your preferences for the next sign-in;

c. 'third party cookies'

which are set by other online services who run content on the page you are viewing, for example by third party analytics companies who monitor and analyze our web access.

Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but Personal Information that we store about you may be linked, by us, to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. You may remove the cookies by following the instructions of your device preferences; however, if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not operate properly and your online experience may be limited.

Third party collection of information

Our policy only addresses the use and disclosure of information we collect from you. To the extent you disclose your information to other parties or sites throughout the internet, different rules may apply to their use or disclosure of the information you disclose to them. Accordingly, we encourage you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each third party that you choose to disclose information to.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals whom we do not employ or manage, including any of the third parties which we may disclose information as set forth in this Privacy Policy.

How do we safeguard your information?

UWC uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Access is limited to authorized personnel and service providers who need the information to perform their duties. No system can guarantee absolute security, but we review and improve our safeguards as appropriate.

Transfer of data outside the EEA

Please note that some data recipients may be located outside the EEA. In such cases we will transfer your data only to such countries as approved by the European Commission as providing adequate level of data protection, or enter into legal agreements ensuring an adequate level of data protection.

Advertisements

SMS Privacy and Terms. Mobile opt-in information and SMS consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. UWC does not sell mobile phone numbers or SMS consent information. By opting into SMS through a UWC website form, intake form, or written consent process, you agree to receive appointment reminders, service updates, public service announcements, account notifications, and customer-care messages from Unique Woman's Coalition. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out. Reply HELP for assistance, visit https://www.theuwc.org, or call (323) 499-1193.

Marketing

We may use your Personal Information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, etc. ourselves or by using our third party subcontractors for the purpose of providing you with promotional materials, concerning our services, which we believe may interest you.

Out of respect to your right to privacy we provide you within such marketing materials with means to decline receiving further marketing offers from us. If you unsubscribe we will remove your email address or telephone number from our marketing distribution lists.

Please note that even if you have unsubscribed from receiving marketing emails from us, we may send you other types of important e-mail communications without offering you the opportunity to opt out of receiving them. These may include customer service announcements or administrative notices.

Corporate transaction

We may share information in the event of a corporate transaction (e.g. sale of a substantial part of our business, merger, consolidation or asset sale). In the event of the above, the transferee or acquiring company will assume the rights and obligations as described in this Privacy Policy.

Minors

We understand the importance of protecting children’s privacy, especially in an online environment. The Site is not designed for or directed at children. Under no circumstances shall we allow use of our services by minors without prior consent or authorization by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with Personal Information without their consent, he or she should contact us at

MemberServices@theuwc.org

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Updates or amendments to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to periodically amend or revise the Privacy Policy; material changes will be effective immediately upon the display of the revised Privacy policy. The last revision will be reflected in the "Last modified" section. Your continued use of the Platform, following the notification of such amendments on our website, constitutes your acknowledgment and consent of such amendments to the Privacy Policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms of such amendments.

How to contact us

If you have any general questions about the Site or the information we collect about you and how we use it, you can contact us at

MemberServices@theuwc.org

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