Last Updated: February 12, 2025

Introduction

Chicago Women in Trades (“CWIT” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and participants in our programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Financial information for program eligibility assessment
• Professional background and organizational affiliations
• Demographic information
• Program application materials

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Geographic location data
• Website usage patterns

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Evaluating program eligibility and applications
• Providing educational support and resources
• Processing financial assistance applications
• Communicating about programs and opportunities
• Sending newsletters and marketing communications
• Analyzing website performance and user behavior
• Improving our programs and services
• Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Program partners and funders
• Service providers who assist in our operations
• Government agencies, when required by law or the terms of our grants
• Financial institutions for processing assistance

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request limitations on data processing

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised policy on our website.

Contact Us

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

Chicago Women in Trades
2444 W. 16th Street
Chicago, IL 60608

info@cwit.org
(312) 942-1444