Privacy Policy

The Visit-A-Bit website (this “Website”) is owned by Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis (“VNA”). VNA is committed to protecting the privacy of its members, volunteers, staff and donors. Except as provided below with appropriate permissions, we do not sell, rent, lend, trade or otherwise furnish our constituents’ names, addresses, phone numbers or other personal information to individuals, organizations or entities outside of the VISIT-A-BIT Program. All personal information we receive from and about clients, volunteers, staff and donors is strictly confidential. Organizational files are protected and are used for the sole purpose of administering information as it relates to the VISIT-A-BIT Program.

PUBLICATION OF IMAGES AND STORIES

From time to time, VNA may publish photographs, video, names and/or select story-related information of and about participants in the Visit-A-Bit Program in its printed and digital newsletters, educational materials, in its annual report to the community, on its website, on digital social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, and/or in connection with media requests and news releases to further the cause of the VISIT-A-BIT Program. This information will be published and provided only with the prior written permission of the participants, their parents or guardians, as applicable.

PUBLICATION OF DONOR NAMES

VNA anticipates that it may recognize donors to the Visit-A-Bit Program on this Website, through communication materials, event signage and materials, and in an annual report to the community. Donors who wish not to be named in online and/or print publications should notify VNA in writing that they wish to remain anonymous.

PRIVACY POLICY FOR WEB USERS

There is no need to register or log in to the Website. Individuals are permitted to browse freely without submitting personal information.

We collect no personal information when you visit our website unless you voluntarily submit information: (1) to inquire about services offered, (2) to donate or volunteer, (3) to register for our communication materials, (4) to register for an event, (5) to receive information regarding our programs and services, or (6) to request additional information.

At this time, using this Website carries the same general risks as using any other http:// site on the Internet. Please note that VNA may use mailing addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and other information received through these channels to add to and update its mailing lists and organizational files for the VIST-A-BIT Program. All information received is treated as confidential. Organizational files are protected and are used for the sole purpose of administering constituent information as it relates to the work of the VISIT-A-BIT Program.

Our website content platform automatically collects certain information from your computer (such as your Internet address and browser type) using two methods: (1) “cookies” and (2) log files.

There are two basic types of information that VNA might collect: personal and non-personal information.
As you browse this Website, you may opt to provide VNA with personal information. Personal information is information that contains identifiers such as your name, address, phone number, or email address.