Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 20, 2026

The West Virginia African-American Tobacco Prevention Network (“WVAATPN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)
values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information
you provide when visiting our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information through this website:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Any information you provide through contact forms or newsletter signups
• Basic website usage data such as browser type, pages visited, and general traffic information

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

• Respond to your questions or requests
• Provide updates about WVAATPN programs, resources, and events
• Improve the functionality and content of our website
• Monitor website traffic and usage trends
• Maintain communication with partners, churches, and community members

3. Contact Forms and Communications

If you submit information through a contact form on this website, that information may be sent
to designated WVAATPN representatives for follow-up. We use this information only for communication,
outreach, and support related to our mission and services.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and gather basic
analytics information. These tools help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve
content and performance.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information
only when necessary to operate the website, respond to your request, comply with the law, or protect
our rights and the safety of our users.

6. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including Facebook, Vimeo, YouTube, or other
public health resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those outside websites.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information submitted through this website. However, no
internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If we learn that such information has been submitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

9. Your Choices

You may choose not to provide personal information through this website. If you have submitted personal
information and would like us to update or remove it from our records, please contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

West Virginia African-American Tobacco Prevention Network
c/o McDowell County Commission on Aging, Inc.
725 Stewart Street
Welch, WV 24801

Email: donald@mcdowellcoa.org
Email: rhonda.robinson8388@yahoo.com
Phone: (304) 436-6588