PRIVACY POLICY
Unity Resource Center (URC)
Last Updated: March 2026
Unity Resource Center (“URC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of the individuals and families we serve. Many members of our community share sensitive personal information when seeking support, and we take that responsibility seriously.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website or communicate with Unity Resource Center.
Our Commitment to Privacy
- Unity Resource Center is dedicated to maintaining a safe and trusted environment for all individuals, including immigrants, refugees, veterans, students, and families seeking assistance.
- We do not sell personal information, and we limit the collection of personal data to what is necessary to provide services and respond to requests.
- We treat all personal information with care, respect, and confidentiality.
Information We Collect
- We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address (if provided)
- Messages submitted through forms or email
Volunteer inquiries
- Donation-related information
- Service requests or general inquiries
- We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
Date and time of visits
- This information helps us improve our website and services.
- Sensitive Information
- Some individuals may choose to share sensitive information when requesting services, including information related to:
- Immigration matters
- Language needs
- Family situations
- Educational needs
- Community support needs
Unity Resource Center treats all such information as confidential and uses it only for the purpose of providing assistance or responding to requests.
We do not share sensitive information without consent unless required by law.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide requested services or information
- Communicate with community members
- Support volunteer coordination
- Improve our programs and services
- Maintain website functionality
- Process donations or support requests
- We use information only for legitimate nonprofit and service-related purposes.
- Information Sharing
- Unity Resource Center does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
- We may share limited information only when necessary:
- With service partners assisting with requested services
- With secure service providers supporting our website
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the safety of individuals or the community
- We carefully limit any information sharing.
Immigration-Related Privacy
- Unity Resource Center understands that privacy is especially important for individuals navigating immigration-related challenges.
- We do not collect immigration status information through our website unless voluntarily provided by the individual.
- We do not share immigration-related information with government agencies except when legally required.
- Donations and Financial Information
- Online donations may be processed through secure third-party providers such as PayPal or other payment processors.
- Unity Resource Center does not store credit card information on our website.
- Donation platforms maintain their own privacy and security policies.
- Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Understand website usage
- Maintain website performance
- Users may disable cookies through browser settings if desired.
Data Security
- Unity Resource Center takes reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
- While we work to protect information, no system can guarantee absolute security.
- California Privacy Rights
- California residents may request information regarding the personal data we maintain.
You may request:
- Access to your information
- Corrections to inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal information where appropriate
- Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Children’s Privacy
- Unity Resource Center does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website without parental consent.
Third-Party Links
- Our website may contain links to external websites or services.
- Unity Resource Center is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
Changes to This Policy
- This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
- Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: info@unityrc.net