Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 4, 2026

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady (“BGCS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, bgcschenectady.org.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Make a donation

  • Register for programs or events

  • Complete a contact form

  • Sign up for newsletters or updates

  • Volunteer or apply for employment

The information we collect may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (when making donations)

  • Other information you choose to provide

Payment information entered when making donations is processed through secure third-party payment processors. BGCS does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

  • Process donations and send receipts

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Provide updates about programs, events, and initiatives

  • Manage volunteer or employment inquiries

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

We use this information only for legitimate organizational purposes related to the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our site.

These technologies may collect non-personal information such as:

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • General geographic location

This information helps us improve website performance and content.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to allow them.

Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share information only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing services, such as:

  • Donation processing platforms

  • Email communication systems

  • Website hosting providers

These partners are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our organization, our members, or the public.

Children’s Privacy

Protecting the privacy of children is extremely important to us.

Our website is intended for parents, guardians, donors, and community members. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website without parental consent, please contact us and we will promptly remove the information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations or partners. Once you leave our website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Choices

You may choose to:

  • Opt out of email communications by using the unsubscribe link in our emails

  • Contact us to update or correct your personal information

  • Request removal from our communication lists

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady
104 Education Drive, Schenectady, NY

Phone: (518) 374-4714
Website: www.bgcschenectady.org