Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 10, 2025
Our Commitment to Privacy
NextGen Communities is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you
visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, become a member, or otherwise interact with our organization.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Membership Information: Membership preferences, donation history, payment
information
- Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, event notifications
- User-Generated Content: Comments, story submissions, community forum posts,
survey responses
- Event Registration: Information provided when registering for events or programs
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience (see "Cookies" section below)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver newsletters, updates, and communications you've requested
- Process membership registrations and donations
- Send information about events, programs, and initiatives
- Improve our website, content, and services
- Analyze website usage and trends
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Payment processors
- Email service providers
- Website hosting and analytics providers
- Event management platforms
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These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
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Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Prevent fraud or illegal activity
- Protect the rights and safety of others
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring organization. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
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With Your Consent
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We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit permission to do so.​​​​​​​
Cookies and Tracking Techniques
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Measure the effectiveness of our content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to inaccurate information.
Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails
- Contacting us directly at privacy@nextgencommunities.org
- Updating your preferences in your account settings
Data Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Do Not Track
Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@nextgencommunities.org.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email to registered users (for significant changes)
Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
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NextGen Communities
Nonprofit Status
NextGen Communities is a nonprofit organization registered in IL. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We maintain transparency in our operations and financial practices in accordance with nonprofit standards.
This Privacy Policy applies to NextGen Communities and all initiatives we operate, including
other community programs.