Privacy Policy
Welcome to Oak Hill.
The Connecticut Institute for the Blind, Inc. d/b/a Oak Hill is a community-based nonprofit organization that provides a full range of services to people with disabilities. We are committed to protecting your privacy and understand how important the protection of your personal data and personal information is to you. This Website Privacy Policy (this “Privacy Policy”) explains what information we collect, how it is used, and your options as you interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or do not feel that your concerns have been addressed, please refer to the “How to Contact Us” section at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to your use of Oak Hill’s public-facing website that displays this Privacy Policy in the website footer (collectively, the “Website”). This Privacy Policy does not apply to any other website, program, or service unless specifically stated.
Acceptance of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is entered into by and between you and Oak Hill (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy governs your access to and use of the Website. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the Website. By using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and our Terms & Conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, you should not access or use the Website.
Your Consent
By using this Website, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of information as described in this Privacy Policy. By providing us with your email address, you agree that we may use it to communicate with you about our services.
Information That We Collect
When you visit our Website, we may collect information from you in two ways. First, you may voluntarily provide information to us, such as by completing an online form. Second, we may automatically collect information regarding your visit to our Website. Each is described below.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide in response to requests made through the Website. The personal information we collect is generally limited to contact information necessary for our relationship with you, such as your name, organization, job title, email address, or other information you choose to provide. We may collect this information when you:
- Complete and submit an online form
- Register to receive newsletters or email communications
- Submit an inquiry through a contact form
- Contact us by email
In these cases, we collect only the personal information you voluntarily provide.
Information We Collect Automatically
As you browse the Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- The domain and host from which you access the Internet
- Your browser type and operating system
- The website that referred you to our Website
- Your device’s IP address and approximate location
- The dates and times you access the Website
To collect this information, we use cookies. Cookies are small data files stored on your computer or mobile device through your web browser. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (“session cookies”), while others remain until they expire or are deleted (“persistent cookies”).
We and our service providers use cookies to understand how visitors use our Website, improve functionality, and enhance the user experience.
Most web browsers accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser settings to block or restrict cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may limit certain Website functionality.
For more information about cookies, including how to manage or delete them, visit:
We are not responsible for the effectiveness or compliance of third-party cookie opt-out mechanisms. If you delete your cookies or use multiple browsers or devices, you may need to update your preferences on each browser or device.
How We Use the Information We Collect
We may use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our Website and services
- Personalize your experience
- Inform you about services or information you have requested or expressed interest in
- Respond to your questions and inquiries
- Send updates and communications
- Fulfill any purpose disclosed when the information is collected
- Comply with legal obligations or other applicable laws
How We Disclose the Information We Collect
We may disclose your information:
- To service providers and vendors who assist in operating our Website or providing services
- In connection with the transfer of Website assets or operations
- In aggregated or anonymized form that does not identify you personally
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights, property, safety, or security of Oak Hill, our users, or others
- For any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection or with your consent
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information. Oak Hill is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Our Vendors
Oak Hill works with third-party vendors to help operate our Website and provide certain services. These vendors may have their own privacy policies. Where applicable, links to those policies will be made available before you use the related service.
Data Security
Oak Hill is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our Website. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your information.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security, and you transmit information at your own risk.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or as otherwise permitted by law.
Protecting Children’s Privacy
We are committed to protecting children’s privacy online and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Oak Hill may update this Privacy Policy from time to time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective when posted on this Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding this Website or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Phone: (860) 242-2274
Email: info@oakhillct.org