**Effective date: July 27, 2026**

The Japanese American Service Committee (“JASC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we may collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit jasc-chicago.org, contact us, participate in our programs, or respond to our advertising.

Information We May Collect

We may collect information that you choose to provide, including:

– Your name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address;
– Information about the programs, services, events, volunteer opportunities, donations, or other matters that interest you;
– Information included in an inquiry, registration, application, survey, or other communication;
– Communication preferences and records of our communications with you; and
– Payment or transaction information. Payments may be processed by a third-party provider, and JASC may not receive complete payment-card or bank-account details.

We may automatically receive limited technical information, including your Internet Protocol address, browser and device type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, approximate location, cookie or advertising identifiers, and visit or interaction times.

We may receive information from advertising platforms, analytics providers, payment processors, registration or event services, social media platforms, and other service providers. If you respond to an advertisement, the platform may provide your submission to us under its own terms and privacy practices.

Please Do Not Submit Sensitive Information Through General Forms

Please do not submit medical records, diagnoses, treatment information, Social Security numbers, financial account details, or other highly sensitive information through an advertising lead form, general contact form, email, or text message. If JASC needs sensitive information to determine eligibility for or provide a service, we will identify an appropriate method for providing it.

How We May Use Information

JASC may use information to:

– Respond to questions and provide information you request;
– Contact you about a program, service, event, appointment, tour, application, donation, or volunteer opportunity;
– Provide, administer, and improve JASC programs and services;
– Process registrations, donations, payments, and related records;
– Send newsletters or promotional communications when you have requested them or otherwise given permission;
– Understand how people use our website and respond to our outreach or advertising;
– Maintain the security and proper operation of our website and activities;
– Maintain business, program, and legal records; and
– Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or other legal obligations.

Submitting an inquiry allows JASC to respond using the contact information you provide. It does not require you to agree to unrelated marketing communications.

How We May Share Information

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to organizations that perform services for us, including website hosts, communications providers, advertising and analytics platforms, payment processors, registration systems, technology providers, and consultants. These providers are subject to their own obligations and policies.

We may also disclose information:

– With a program partner when necessary to fulfill your request or with your direction or permission;
– To comply with law, legal process, or a lawful request from public authorities;
– To protect the rights, safety, property, or security of JASC, our community, or others;
– In connection with a merger, reorganization, transfer of assets, or similar organizational change; or
– In aggregated or de-identified form that does not reasonably identify you.

JASC does not sell or rent personal information.

Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

Our website and service providers may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, measure traffic, and evaluate outreach and advertising. Third parties, including Google, may collect information through these technologies under their own privacy policies.

You may be able to limit cookies through your browser settings or through controls offered by the relevant provider. Blocking some technologies may affect how parts of the website function. Where required, we will request consent before using nonessential cookies or similar technologies.

Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including providing services, responding to inquiries, maintaining program or transaction records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and meeting legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Data Security

JASC uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we maintain. However, no website, email, transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Please use care when deciding what information to send electronically.

Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link in the message or by contacting us. You may also ask us to update your communication preferences.

Subject to applicable law and identity verification, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information JASC maintains about you. We may retain information to provide services, keep required records, protect legal rights, or comply with law.

Information Concerning Children

Parents or legal guardians should provide information on behalf of minors when registering for JASC programs or communicating with us. JASC does not knowingly use children’s personal information for targeted advertising. If you believe a child provided personal information without appropriate permission, please contact us so we can review the matter.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may link to third-party websites and services. JASC does not control them, and their handling of information is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the website after an update is subject to the revised policy.

Contact Us

Questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Japanese American Service Committee
5700 N Lincoln Ave 
Chicago, Illinois 60659