Privacy Policy

Effective Date:1/1/2026

First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington (“FUUSB,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed
to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose,
and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://uusociety.org
(the “Website”) and when you interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Messages or content you submit through forms, email, or other communications
  • Event registrations or similar submissions

B. Donations, Pledges, and Payments (ACS Technologies / Realm)

If you make a donation, pledge, or other payment through the Website, those transactions may be processed through
ACS Technologies (including its Realm/online giving tools) and/or their payment processing partners.
We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. We may receive confirmation details such as your name,
contact information, donation amount, fund/designation, and the date and time of the transaction in order to
provide acknowledgments, receipts, and recordkeeping.

C. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Device type and browser type
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on pages
  • Referring/exit pages

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide information you request
  • Send communications such as newsletters, announcements, and event updates (you may unsubscribe at any time)
  • Process donations/pledges and provide acknowledgments and receipts
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website and our programs
  • Protect the security and integrity of the Website (e.g., preventing fraud and abuse)
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: With vendors who provide services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email delivery,
    forms, event registration, analytics, spam prevention, and payment processing). These providers are permitted to use
    information only to perform services for us.
  • ACS Technologies / Realm: If you use online giving, pledging, or account-related tools integrated into
    our Website, your information may be processed and stored by ACS Technologies and/or its partners to provide those services.
    Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
  • Legal/Protection: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or when we believe disclosure is necessary
    to protect rights, safety, and security of FUUSB, our community, or others.
  • Business/Operational Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets,
    information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

4. Third-Party Services, Embedded Tools, and Links

The Website may include links to third-party websites and/or embedded tools (for example, online giving, calendars,
livestreams, forms, document links, maps, or social media). In particular, donation, pledge, and account tools may be
provided by ACS Technologies (including Realm). If you follow a third-party link or interact with an embedded service,
that third party’s privacy policy and practices apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those services.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We (and our service providers) may use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, remember preferences,
measure traffic, and improve performance.

  • Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features
    of the Website may not work as intended.

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to email updates, you may opt out at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us
using the information in the “Contact Us” section below. We may still send non-marketing messages that are necessary for
administrative or transactional purposes (for example, donation receipts).

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method
of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer
retention period is required or permitted by law (for example, for financial recordkeeping and compliance).

9. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as requesting access, correction, or deletion.
To make a request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date and post the updated policy on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington
152 Pearl Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 862-5630
Email: [email protected]