How INDEPENDENT WOMENS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CHARITY collects, uses, and protects information—including requirements applicable to Google Analytics and Google Ad Grants advertising.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · Last Updated: September 3, 2026
INDEPENDENT WOMENS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CHARITY (“the Charity,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a United States public charity recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Employer Identification Number (EIN) 45-3658600. Our principal place of operations is New Canaan, Connecticut, USA, with a registered mailing address at 24 Country Club Road, New Canaan, CT 06840. Our Principal Officer is Richard Lindquist. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and safeguard personal information when you visit independentwomenstraumaticbraininjurynfp.org (the “Site”), submit forms, make or pledge donations, volunteer, subscribe to briefings, or otherwise communicate with us by email or other channels.
This Policy applies to information processed in connection with our charitable mission—Recover. Empower. Thrive.—including program intake, donor stewardship, volunteer coordination, website analytics, and nonprofit advertising conducted through Google Ads and the Google Ad Grants program. By using the Site or providing information to us, you acknowledge the practices described here. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the Site and contact us before submitting personal data. This Policy does not create a contractual warranty beyond applicable law; it is intended as a clear public statement of our practices for visitors, donors, volunteers, and advertising platform reviewers.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide and information that is generated automatically when you interact with the Site. Categories may include:
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If you believe a child has submitted information, contact us and we will delete it promptly where required by law. Sensitive health information related to traumatic brain injury is collected only when you choose to share it for program assistance, and it is limited to what is needed to respond with dignity and care.
We use personal information for legitimate nonprofit purposes consistent with our mission and applicable law, including to:
We do not use personal information for commercial sale of products unrelated to our charitable purpose. Where we rely on consent (for example, certain cookies or newsletter enrollment), you may withdraw consent without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage, pixels, and tags) to remember preferences, keep essential functions working, and—when permitted—analyze how visitors use our pages. Essential cookies support security, load balancing, and consent storage (including remembering that you accepted our cookie banner). Analytics and advertising cookies, when enabled, help us understand which pages are useful and how public-awareness ads perform.
When you select “Accept” on our cookie banner (cookieBanner / cookieAccept), we record that preference in your browser’s local storage so the banner does not reappear on every visit. You may clear cookies and site data through your browser settings at any time. Blocking certain cookies may limit features such as remembering form progress or accurate analytics. Third-party services we load (for example Google Fonts, content delivery networks, or embedded maps) may set their own cookies subject to those providers’ policies.
We strive to use cookies in a manner consistent with transparency expectations for nonprofit websites and Google Ad Grants eligibility, including providing this Policy and a clear mechanism to acknowledge cookie use.
We may use Google Analytics and related Google measurement tools to collect aggregated and individualized usage statistics about Site visits. Google Analytics may process IP addresses and cookie identifiers to report session counts, geographic approximations, device categories, and navigation paths. Where available, we may enable IP anonymization or comparable privacy controls offered by Google. Google’s use of data is governed by Google’s privacy documentation and terms; we encourage you to review Google’s policies and the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on if you wish to limit Analytics collection.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, we may participate in Google Ad Grants and/or paid Google Ads to promote program awareness, volunteer opportunities, donation pages, and educational content. Advertising technologies may use cookies or similar identifiers to serve and measure ads, limit frequency, and understand conversions such as completed contact forms or donation pledges. We commit to complying with Google Ads and Google Ad Grants policies applicable to nonprofits, including accurate destination pages, transparent representation of our charitable status, and prohibition of deceptive claims. Ads will not misrepresent our EIN, tax-exempt status, or the nature of our services for women and families affected by traumatic brain injury and related community hardship.
We do not use remarketing or audience tools in a manner that violates Google’s sensitive-categories rules or that targets individuals based on personal hardships in a stigmatizing way. Conversion tags, if installed, are used to improve nonprofit outreach efficiency and stewardship of limited advertising budgets. You can manage ad personalization through Google’s Ads Settings and your device or browser controls. For questions about our advertising practices under Ad Grants, contact admin@iwtbicharity.org.
We treat donor trust as a core stewardship duty. INDEPENDENT WOMENS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CHARITY will never sell, rent, or trade donor personal information to third parties for their marketing lists. Donor names, contact details, gift amounts, and related records are used to process contributions, issue receipts, thank supporters, report impact, meet IRS and state charitable-solicitation requirements, and—when you opt in—share voluntary recognition in publications or on the Site.
We may share limited donor information with professional service providers who act on our instructions and under confidentiality obligations, such as payment processors, accountants, auditors, email delivery vendors, and CRM or form platforms. These providers are not permitted to use donor data for their own unrelated solicitation. Aggregated, non-identifying statistics (for example, total gifts in a quarter) may be published in impact reports. If you prefer anonymity in public recognition, email admin@iwtbicharity.org and we will honor that preference whenever feasible under law and grant reporting rules.
Access to donor records within the Charity is limited to personnel and board members with a legitimate need to know, under the oversight of Principal Officer Richard Lindquist and designated finance leadership.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the EU or UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), or similar laws. Subject to verification and legal exceptions, these rights may include:
To exercise these rights, email admin@iwtbicharity.org with the subject line “Privacy Rights Request” and enough detail for us to verify your identity and locate your records. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. EU/UK residents may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For GDPR purposes, where we process data of individuals in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, our lawful bases typically include consent, contract performance (for example fulfilling a donation receipt), legitimate interests in operating a nonprofit website and mission, and legal obligation (tax and charity law). International transfers, if any, will use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses when required.
For privacy questions, donor confidentiality concerns, cookie preferences, Google Ad Grants compliance inquiries, or rights requests, contact:
INDEPENDENT WOMENS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CHARITY
Attn: Privacy / Principal Officer Richard Lindquist
24 Country Club Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
United States
Email: admin@iwtbicharity.org
Website: independentwomenstraumaticbraininjurynfp.org
EIN: 45-3658600 · 501(c)(3) public charity
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or platform-policy changes (including Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Google Ad Grants requirements). When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice on the Site. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Policy to the extent permitted by law.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut and applicable federal law of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles that would require application of another jurisdiction’s laws, except where consumer-protection or data-protection statutes of your place of residence mandatorily apply. Venue for disputes arising from this Policy, to the extent not preempted by binding arbitration or other required forums, shall lie in courts located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, or the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, unless applicable law requires otherwise.
If any provision of this Policy is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect. This Policy is provided in English. Thank you for trusting INDEPENDENT WOMENS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CHARITY with your information as we work to help families recover, empower, and thrive.