Privacy Policy

CGRC Digital Advertising Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2025
Last Updated: December 2025.

Child Guidance Resource Centers (“CGRC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Digital Advertising Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you interact with any of our online advertisements or submit your information through digital forms.

This policy applies to all CGRC digital advertising, including but not limited to:

  • LinkedIn Ads
  • Facebook & Instagram Ads (Meta)
  • Google & YouTube Ads
  • Display ads on third-party websites
  • Retargeting ads
  • Sponsored posts or sponsored content

By interacting with our ads, submitting forms, or visiting our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Information We Collect Through Digital Ads

When you engage with our ads or submit a digital form, we may receive:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Employer or organization (if provided)
  • Job title (if provided)
  • Location (city/state)
  • Any details you enter in event registrations, donation pages, or resource downloads

1. Engagement & Technical Information

Depending on the advertising platform, we may also receive:

  • Ad clicks or views
  • Actions taken on our website after viewing an ad
  • Device type or browser
  • General demographic information (e.g., age range, region—usually anonymized)

These analytics are provided in aggregate and do not identify you personally unless you voluntarily submit your information.

2. How We Use Your Information

CGRC uses this data to:

  • Respond to inquiries or requests for services or resources
  • Share information about CGRC’s programs, events, or volunteer opportunities
  • Provide updates about our mission to support children, families, and vulnerable adults
  • Engage donors, supporters, and community partners
  • Send newsletters or fundraising communications (opt-out available)
  • Improve the relevance and performance of our digital ads
  • Analyze audience trends to strengthen our outreach

We never sell or rent your personal information.

3. When We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Authorized CGRC staff
  • Trusted service providers (CRM platforms, email marketing tools, campaign managers)
  • Regulatory authorities if required by law

We do not share or sell your information to outside organizations for their own marketing.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All OPT-IN requests include text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with third parties.

4. Cookies, Pixels, and Tracking Technologies

CGRC and our advertising partners (such as LinkedIn, Meta, and Google) may use tools including:

  • Cookies
  • Pixels (Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag)
  • Google Analytics
  • Conversion tracking

These tools help us:

  • Measure ad performance
  • Improve targeting
  • Understand which content is most helpful to our audience

These tools do not give us access to your personal social media accounts.

You can adjust your ad settings with each platform:

  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/psettings/advertising
  • Facebook/Instagram (Meta): www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217
  • Google/YouTube: adssettings.google.com

5. Your Privacy Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we have collected
  • Correct or update your information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of email or marketing communications

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]

6. Data Protection & Storage

We use industry-standard security methods to protect your information.
Your information may be stored in:

  • LinkedIn, Meta, or Google ad platforms
  • CGRC CRM databases
  • Secure email systems (e.g., Constant Contact)

We retain data only as long as needed for the purposes listed in this policy.

7. Third-Party Websites & Tools

CGRC digital ads may link to:

  • CGRC.org
  • Network for Good donation pages
  • Event registration tools
  • YouTube
  • Volunteer or corporate sponsorship portals

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in advertising practices
  • Updated privacy laws
  • New digital tools or platforms

Please refer to the “Last Updated” date above.