Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for JBRI Foster Care Services

Last updated: 17th Sep, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to JBRI Foster Care Services (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your information when you use our website at https://jbrifostercare.org/ (the “Website”).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information that identifies you (“Personal Information”) in the following ways:

Information you provide directly (for example, name, email address, mailing address, phone number) when filling out forms, contacting us, or subscribing to newsletters.
Usage and technical data collected automatically (for example, IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit).
Cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze trends, and administer the site.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

Responding to inquiries, providing services, or fulfilling requests you submit.
Improving and maintaining our Website.
Sending updates, newsletters, or other communications, when you have agreed to receive them.
Complying with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information:

With service providers who assist us in operating the Website (hosting, analytics, email delivery), under confidentiality obligations.
If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
To protect rights, safety, or property of JBRI Foster Care, its users, or others.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our Website uses cookies (and/or similar technologies) to collect usage information and to enhance user experience. You can typically disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit some functionality of the Website.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

Because we are involved in foster care, we are sensitive to issues involving minors. Our Website is not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of [insert age, e.g. 13 / 18] without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under that age without proper consent, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Restrict or object to certain kinds of processing.
Opt out of certain communications.

9. To exercise these rights, contact us at the contact information below.

10. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

JBRI Foster Care Services

Email: VButts@jbrivirginia.org

Address: 6353 Center Drive Suite 106, Building 8 Norfolk, VA 23502

Phone: 757-524-5528

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