Privacy policy.

Effective Date:    August 1, 2024

1. Introduction

Next Direction Outreach Center ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.nextdirectionoutreach.org, and interact with us.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide us voluntarily through forms or communications.

  • Usage Data: This includes information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of visits.

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: When you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, or communicate with us via email or phone.

  • Automatically: Through the use of cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data as you interact with our website.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our services and website.

  • To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and marketing materials (with your consent).

  • To process transactions and manage your requests and inquiries.

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of others.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except:

  • For Legal Reasons: If required to do so by law or to protect our legal rights.

  • Service Providers: Who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep the information confidential.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. This includes using encryption, secure servers, and restricted access protocols to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Your Choices

  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or contacting us directly.

  • Access and Update: You can request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at outreach@nextdirection.community.

8. SMS Disclosures

When you provide your phone number through our web forms, please note the following:

  • Consent to Receive SMS: By submitting your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from the Next Direction Outreach Center. Carrier and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply STOP at any time to end messaging or Reply HELP for more information.

  • Non-SMS Use: Any information entered on this page will not be used to initiate SMS.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Next Direction Outreach Center

20650 S. Cicero Ave. #1902

Matteson, IL 60443

Email: outreach@nextdirection.community

Phone: (217) 487-6815