C.A.R.A. – Coalition Against Rape and Abuse, Inc. (“C.A.R.A.,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy and safety of everyone who visits our website. As an organization serving individuals and families throughout Cape May County, protecting confidentiality and personal information is an important part of our mission.

This website is primarily intended to provide information about C.A.R.A., our services, programs, resources, and ways to seek help or support our organization.

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Information We Collect

C.A.R.A. may collect personal information when you voluntarily submit information through our website. This may include information such as your:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Message or other information you choose to provide

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Information submitted through the website is sent directly to C.A.R.A. by email. We use this information only to review your request, respond to your inquiry, provide requested information, or contact you when appropriate.

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C.A.R.A. does not use information submitted through the website for advertising or commercial marketing purposes, and we do not sell or rent personal information.

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Confidentiality and Online Communication

Your privacy and safety are important to us.

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Information submitted through our website is treated with care and confidentiality. However, email and online communications cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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For your safety, please avoid including detailed or highly sensitive information regarding abuse, violence, medical matters, your location, or other confidential circumstances in an online message.

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Individuals seeking assistance related to domestic violence, sexual violence, or abuse are encouraged to contact C.A.R.A. directly by phone at 609-522-6489.

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Please also be aware that website visits, browser history, emails, and other online activity may be visible to someone who has access to your computer, phone, email account, or other device.

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Email Communication and Your Safety

When you contact C.A.R.A. by email or through our website, we may use the information you provide to follow up with you when appropriate.

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Because we understand that contacting someone could create a safety concern in certain situations, please let us know when and how it is safe for C.A.R.A. to contact you.

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If you are contacting C.A.R.A. regarding an immediate or sensitive situation, calling us directly at 609-522-6489 is recommended.

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Donations

Online donations to C.A.R.A. are processed through PayPal, a third-party payment provider.

When you choose to make an online donation, PayPal may collect information necessary to process your contribution, including your name, contact information, payment information, and transaction details.

Payment information submitted through PayPal is subject to PayPal's own privacy and security practices.

 

C.A.R.A. does not directly collect or store your full credit or debit card information through our website. We may receive information associated with your donation, such as your name, email address, donation amount, and transaction details, for purposes including donation acknowledgment, financial recordkeeping, and organizational reporting.

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C.A.R.A. does not sell or rent donor information.

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Website and Technical Information

Like most websites, our website or website hosting provider may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the site.

 

This information may include:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Date and time of your visit

• Pages viewed

• General website activity

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This information may be used to maintain website functionality, security, accessibility, and performance.

C.A.R.A. does not use this information to identify individuals seeking help or survivor services.

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Cookies

Our website or website service providers may use basic cookies or similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, or performance.

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Cookies are small files stored on your device by a website. Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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C.A.R.A. does not use website cookies for targeted advertising.

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How We Use Information

• Information voluntarily provided through our website may be used to:

• Respond to questions or requests

• Contact you when appropriate

• Provide information about C.A.R.A. services or resources

• Respond to volunteer or community inquiries

• Process and acknowledge donations

• Maintain necessary organizational records

• Operate and maintain our website

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We seek to collect and use only the information reasonably necessary for these purposes.

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Sharing of Information

C.A.R.A. does not sell or rent personal information.

Information may be shared with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website or complete a service requested by you, such as website hosting or PayPal donation processing.

Information may also be disclosed when required by applicable law or lawful legal process, subject to any confidentiality protections that may apply.

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Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, community resources, government agencies, social media platforms, PayPal, or other third-party services.

Once you leave the C.A.R.A. website, the privacy practices of the third-party website or service apply.

C.A.R.A. is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by third parties. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

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Children's Privacy

C.A.R.A.'s website provides general information and resources for the community. The website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children for commercial or marketing purposes.

Services provided directly by C.A.R.A. to children, teens, and families are handled according to applicable confidentiality requirements and C.A.R.A. policies.

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Information Security

C.A.R.A. takes reasonable measures to protect information received through our website.

However, no website, email service, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should use caution when providing sensitive information electronically.

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For confidential or immediate assistance, please contact C.A.R.A. directly by phone.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

C.A.R.A. may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, technology, services, or organizational practices.

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Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

 

Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

 

C.A.R.A.
Coalition Against Rape and Abuse, Inc.
P.O. Box 774
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-0774

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Phone: 609-522-6489
Email: carasafe1@cara-inc.net

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For assistance related to domestic violence, sexual violence, or abuse, please call 609-522-6489 to speak directly with C.A.R.A.