Effective date: October 15, 2026
Your trust matters to us. This page explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.
Berrien Connection is a charitable and educational nonprofit based at 100 West Main Street, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022. This policy covers berrienconnection.com and the forms on it. When we say “we” or “us,” we mean Berrien Connection.
We only collect what you choose to share with us, plus basic website data.
Please do not send Social Security numbers, bank details, or medical records through our website forms. If your navigator needs a document, they will tell you a safe way to share it.
We use your information to:
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We share information only when needed to help you or run our programs:
Online donations are processed by Givebutter. Berrien Connection does not see or store your full card or bank details. We receive your name, email, gift amount, and any note you leave, so we can send a receipt and say thank you. Givebutter’s own privacy policy also applies.
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. They help the site work, remember your choices, and show us how people use our pages. Essential cookies are always on. Analytics cookies are only set if you choose to allow them.
We use Google Analytics to see which pages are visited, how people find our site, and which devices they use. This helps us improve the site and show our funders how many residents we reach. We do not use analytics to identify you by name, and we do not use advertising cookies.
Some pages include Google Maps (Contact page), YouTube videos (Homepage and Skilled Trades), and Givebutter (donations). These services may set their own cookies. Where possible, we load them only after you click on them or accept cookies.
You can accept or decline analytics cookies in the banner when you first visit. To change your choice later, use the Cookie Settings link in our website footer. You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as expected.
If you subscribe, we send program news, event dates, and volunteer calls, about one email a month. Every email has an unsubscribe link, and you can also email us to be removed. We will still reply to messages you send us after you unsubscribe.
We use secure (HTTPS) connections on our website, limit access to the staff and volunteers who need it, and work with service providers that protect data. No website is completely secure, so please contact us right away if you think your information has been misused.
We keep your information only as long as we need it to help you, run our programs, or meet legal and accounting rules. Donation records are kept as required for nonprofit tax reporting. Other records are deleted or made anonymous after 1 Year, unless you ask us to delete them sooner.
You can ask us to:
Email [email protected] or call (269) XXX-XXXX. We will respond within 30 days.
Our website is meant for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. For Next Level Berrien and other youth programs, a parent or guardian completes any signup for players under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has sent us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Our site links to other organizations, such as mi.gov/vote, the Michigan Workforce Development Institute, Givebutter, and local resource partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies when you visit.
We may update this policy as our programs and website change. The effective date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. Significant changes will be noted on our website.
Questions about this policy or your information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (269) XXX-XXXX.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
