Teen Mother Choices Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: October 5, 2009

Last Updated: September 24, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

Teen Mother Choices (“TMC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us by young mothers, supporters, donors, volunteers, community partners, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information.

By using our website, submitting forms, making donations, registering for events, requesting assistance, or subscribing to our communications, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, forms, events, programs, or communications.

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Organization or church affiliation
  • Donation information
  • Volunteer application information
  • Event registration information
  • Program participation information
  • Resource request information
  • Any information you choose to provide through forms or correspondence

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through website analytics and technology tools.

This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Referral sources
  • Time spent on pages
  • Geographic region
  • Website activity patterns

This information helps us improve website performance, user experience, and outreach effectiveness.

How We Use Your Information

We use information collected to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Connect young mothers with resources and support services
  • Process donations and charitable contributions
  • Register individuals for events and programs
  • Recruit and coordinate volunteers
  • Communicate with donors, supporters, and partners
  • Deliver newsletters and organizational updates
  • Improve our website and services
  • Measure the effectiveness of outreach efforts
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Email Communications

When you voluntarily subscribe to our email list, register for an event, make a donation, request information, or otherwise provide your email address, you may receive:

  • Newsletters
  • Program updates
  • Event announcements
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Organizational news
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Impact reports

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

SMS and Text Messaging Communications

If you voluntarily provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages, Teen Mother Choices may send:

  • Event reminders
  • Program updates
  • Volunteer notifications
  • Appointment reminders
  • Organizational announcements

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP or contacting us directly.

Donation Information

Teen Mother Choices may use secure third-party payment processors to facilitate donations.

We do not store or maintain complete credit card information on our servers.

Donation processing providers maintain their own privacy and security practices and are responsible for protecting payment information submitted through their platforms.

Information Sharing

Teen Mother Choices values your trust and privacy.

We do not sell, rent, trade, lease, or otherwise share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Information collected by Teen Mother Choices is used solely to support our mission, serve young mothers and families, communicate with supporters, and operate our programs and services.

We may share information only when:

  • Required by law
  • Required to protect safety or prevent harm
  • Necessary to process donations or payments
  • Necessary to provide requested services
  • Necessary for trusted service providers to perform services on our behalf
  • Required by grant, regulatory, or reporting obligations in a manner that does not identify individuals unless authorized

All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate privacy and security protections.

Google Analytics and Advertising Tools

Teen Mother Choices may use tools such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
  • Google Ad Grants
  • Website analytics tools

These tools help us understand website usage, improve content, evaluate outreach effectiveness, and connect individuals with resources and services.

These tools may collect anonymous usage data, including website traffic patterns and interactions.

For more information regarding Google’s privacy practices, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Enhance user experience

Most browsers allow users to control cookie settings through their browser preferences.

Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

Children’s Privacy

Teen Mother Choices serves young mothers and families.

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent where required by law.

If we become aware that information has been collected improperly, we will take reasonable steps to remove the information.

Data Security

Teen Mother Choices takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect all information submitted to us, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, organizations, resources, or services.

Teen Mother Choices is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access information we maintain about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Update your contact information
  • Unsubscribe from communications
  • Request deletion of information where legally permissible

Requests may be submitted using the contact information listed below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Teen Mother Choices may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws, organizational practices, technology, or services.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

Teen Mother Choices

Website: https://teenmotherchoices.org

Email: info@tmcint.org

Phone: 224-252-0295

Mailing Address: 6615 Grand Ave Suite B-417, Gurnee, IL

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.