Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2026

The Barre Area Senior Center, Inc. (BASC) respects the privacy of our members, participants, donors, volunteers, website visitors, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we may collect through our website, how that information may be used, and the steps we take to protect it.

By using the BASC website or voluntarily submitting information through the website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We May Collect

BASC may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you use our website. This may include information such as:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Information submitted through contact, registration, volunteer, or other forms
Newsletter preferences
Information associated with a donation or payment

We only ask for information that is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is being collected.

Newsletter & Email Communications

If you choose to subscribe to BASC's email newsletter or other email updates, we may use your name and email address to send information about programs, events, Center news, resources, and other BASC activities.

You may unsubscribe from promotional or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in the email or by contacting BASC.

Providing an email address for another purpose does not necessarily mean that you will be subscribed to promotional emails unless you have given BASC permission to do so.

Contact Forms & Program Inquiries

Information submitted through a website contact form, program inquiry, registration form, or similar feature may be used to respond to your request, provide information, assist with registration, or communicate with you about BASC programs and services.

BASC does not use information submitted through these forms for purposes unrelated to the reason it was provided unless permission has been given or use is otherwise permitted or required by law.

Donations & Payments

The BASC website may provide opportunities to make donations or payments online.

Payment transactions may be processed through a third-party payment provider. BASC may receive information necessary to document the transaction, such as the donor's name, contact information, donation amount, and transaction details.

BASC does not intend to directly collect or store complete credit card or other sensitive payment information when payments are processed through a third-party payment service.

Third-party payment processors maintain their own privacy and security practices.

Website Usage Information

Like many websites, the BASC website and the services used to operate it may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit.

This may include information such as your browser type, device type, general geographic region, pages visited, referring website, and the date or time of a visit.

This information may be used to understand how visitors use the website, identify technical problems, improve website performance, and make BASC's online information easier to find and use.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies that help the website function, remember preferences, measure website activity, or provide features offered through our website platform.

Some cookies may be necessary for the website to operate properly, while others may be associated with analytics or third-party services.

Depending on your browser and the tools used by our website, you may be able to limit or disable certain cookies through your browser or website privacy settings. Disabling cookies may affect the operation of some website features.

How We Use Information

Information collected through the BASC website may be used to operate the website, respond to questions, communicate about programs and events, process registrations, administer donations or payments, send communications that a person has requested, maintain records, improve our services, and support the operation of the Barre Area Senior Center.

BASC does not sell personal information to advertisers or other organizations.

Sharing of Information

BASC may share information with service providers that help us operate our website or provide services requested by the user. These may include website hosting providers, email communication services, payment processors, or other technology providers.

These organizations may process information according to their own privacy policies and the services they provide to BASC.

BASC may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or a valid request from an appropriate government authority, or when reasonably necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of BASC or others.

Third-Party Websites & Services

The BASC website may contain links to websites or services operated by other organizations.

BASC does not control the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. When you leave the BASC website or use a third-party service, that organization's privacy policy and terms may apply.

We encourage users to review the privacy practices of any outside service before providing personal information.

Photographs & Media

BASC may publish photographs or other media from Center programs, events, and community activities on our website, newsletters, social media, flyers, and other promotional materials in accordance with BASC's participant photo-permission practices.

Individuals who do not wish to have identifiable photographs of themselves used by BASC should notify Center staff or indicate their preference on applicable BASC forms.

Protecting Your Information

BASC takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic communication, or online information system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should use care when submitting information online and should not send highly sensitive information through ordinary contact forms or email unless specifically requested through an appropriate secure method.

Information About Health, Financial, or Other Sensitive Matters

BASC's general website contact forms are not intended for submitting detailed medical records, Social Security numbers, banking information, passwords, or other highly sensitive personal information.

If sensitive information is needed in connection with a particular BASC program or service, staff will provide appropriate instructions for submitting that information.

Information Retention

BASC may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain organizational and financial records, comply with legal or reporting requirements, document donations or transactions, or fulfill other legitimate operational needs.

Information that is no longer reasonably needed may be deleted, destroyed, or retained in accordance with BASC's recordkeeping practices.

Your Choices

You may contact BASC if you would like to:

Update or correct contact information you have provided;
Change your email or newsletter preferences;
Ask questions about information you previously submitted; or
Request that BASC review a privacy concern.

Certain records may need to be retained for legal, accounting, operational, grant-reporting, or other legitimate purposes.

Children's Privacy

The BASC website is primarily intended to provide information and services relating to older adults and the broader community. BASC does not knowingly use the website to solicit personal information directly from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

BASC may update this Privacy Policy as our website, programs, technology, or privacy practices change.

The most current version will be posted on this page with the date it was last updated.

Contact Us

Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through the BASC website is handled may be directed to:

Barre Area Senior Center
131 South Main Street, Suite 4
Barre, VT 05641

Phone: (802) 479-9512
Website: barreseniors.org