Privacy Policy
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit and interact with the agency’s website, www.nvcss.org, as well as the privacy of offline donors. This statement discloses the privacy practices of NVCSS, including rights provided to California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Personally-Identifiable Information
When you make a donation online or offline, complete a form, or register with NVCSS, personally-identifiable information (such as your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address) may be collected.
NVCSS will not sell, share, trade, or rent this information to others for marketing purposes.
Personally-identifiable information, authorized and submitted by you, will be retained and used to:
Send you agency updates, newsletters, and information of interest
Process donations and provide acknowledgment
Respond to inquiries or information requests
You may review information you have provided and request corrections or removal from our records by contacting info@nvcss.org.
Secure Online Donations
NVCSS understands the sensitive nature of donation information, including names, addresses, and credit card numbers, provided by visitors to the website. Donations are processed using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to protect personal information by encrypting payment data.
NVCSS utilizes Blackbaud, Inc. as our application service provider for donor management (Raiser’s Edge NXT) and online payments are securely processed through Blackbaud Merchant Services. Privacy statements from Blackbaud are available on the donation page. All donation information is treated as confidential.
Technical Information Collected Automatically
NVCSS’s system automatically collects general data about areas you visit on the website. This information does not identify you personally and is used to understand how visitors, as a group, interact with the website.
Information Placed Automatically On Your Computer’s Hard Drive
When you view www.nvcss.org, a “cookie” or similar file may be downloaded to your computer. A cookie is a small piece of data stored on your hard drive that helps enhance website functionality. Usage of cookies is not linked to any personally-identifiable information. You can adjust your browser settings to limit or decline cookies, though some features may be impacted.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA Notice)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Request information about personal data NVCSS collects and uses
Request access to or deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
Opt out of the sale of personal information (NVCSS does not sell personal information)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To submit a privacy request, contact info@nvcss.org or call (530) 241-0552 . NVCSS may verify your identity before processing your request. Certain information, such as donation records, may be retained to comply with tax or legal obligations.
Notification of Changes
Any changes to NVCSS’s privacy policy will be posted in this privacy statement.