Privacy policy
Effective Date: October 26, 2025
Croatian Woman – Branch 1, Chicago (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website croatianwoman.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or interact with us:
- Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you submit a contact form, apply for membership, or register for an event. 
- Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and other anonymous analytics data collected through cookies or similar technologies. 
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries or membership applications 
- Communicate about events, activities, and updates related to Croatian Woman – Branch 1, Chicago 
- Improve our website and member experience 
- Maintain records for internal administrative or organizational purposes 
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand visitor behavior and improve our services. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, please note that no online transmission or storage method is completely secure.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
7. Your Rights
You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at info@croatianwoman.org. We will respond in a timely manner in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
 Croatian Woman – Branch 1, Chicago
4848 S Ellis 
Chicago, IL, 60615
United States
 Email: info@croatianwoman.org