Privacy Policy

Last Updated:May 29, 2026

The Water Project of Utica ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to respecting the privacy of our website visitors, supporters, volunteers, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through our website and how that information may be used.

By using this website, you acknowledge that The Water Project of Utica is a community initiative and that use of the website and participation in any programs, events, activities, or services is at your own discretion and risk.

Information We Collect

The Water Project of Utica does not actively collect personal information from visitors except for information voluntarily provided by individuals. This may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Volunteer inquiries

• Donation coordination inquiries

• Community Voices submissions

• Other information voluntarily provided through communication with us

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

How We Use Information

Information voluntarily provided to us may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries or requests

• Coordinate volunteer opportunities

• Arrange donations and partnerships

• Share information about events, programs, and initiatives

• Review and respond to Community Voices submissions

• Support our educational, advocacy, and community outreach efforts

We will only use information for purposes reasonably related to our mission and operations.

Community Voices and Public Submissions

The Community Voices section allows residents, supporters, and community members to share their experiences with water access, community issues, feedback, testimonials, and stories about how The Water Project of Utica has impacted them.

By submitting a story, testimonial, comment, photograph, video, or other content, you acknowledge and agree that your submission may be published, reproduced, edited for clarity, distributed, or otherwise used by The Water Project of Utica in connection with:

• Our website

• Social media platforms

• Reports and publications

• Educational materials

• Advocacy campaigns

• Newsletters

• Promotional and marketing materials

You should not submit confidential, sensitive, or private information. The Water Project of Utica cannot guarantee that submitted content will remain private and assumes no responsibility for information voluntarily disclosed by users through submissions.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, applications, services, or embedded content.

These third parties may collect information independently according to their own privacy policies and practices. The Water Project of Utica does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, privacy practices, or data collection activities of any third-party websites or services.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.

Cookies, Analytics, and Third-Party Technologies

The Water Project of Utica does not intentionally collect personal information through cookies or tracking technologies.

However, our website is hosted through Wix and may utilize third-party services, plugins, embedded content, analytics tools, or social media integrations. These services, including Wix and its service providers, may automatically collect certain technical information such as:

• IP addresses

• Browser information

• Device information

• Website usage data

• Cookies and similar technologies

Such information is collected and managed according to the privacy policies of Wix and any applicable third-party providers.

The Water Project of Utica does not control the data collection practices of Wix or other third-party providers and is not responsible for their privacy practices.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information voluntarily provided to us. However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through the website.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been submitted without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.

Your Choices

You may contact us at any time to:

• Request that we update your information

• Request that we remove information you voluntarily submitted

• Opt out of future communications

Please note that we may not be able to remove information that has already been published, distributed, or incorporated into reports, social media posts, or other public materials.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of information on this website, please contact:

The Water Project of Utica
Email: thewaterprojectutica@gmail.com