Effective date: April 15, 2026

This website is operated by SOWEGA Victims Assistance Alliance, Inc. We are committed to protecting your information and being transparent about how it is used. Because this site may be used by individuals seeking help in sensitive situations, we encourage you to use a safe device and take precautions if you believe your activity may be monitored.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to support you and improve this website.

If you choose to contact us or fill out a form, we may collect:

• Name (or code name, if you choose)
• Email address or phone number
• Preferred method and time of contact
• Any information you choose to share about your situation

Providing this information is completely voluntary.

When you visit the site, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site

This helps us understand how the site is used and improve it.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep the website functioning properly
• Remember preferences
• Improve user experience

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

We use your information to:

• Respond to requests for help or support
• Connect you with advocates or services
• Improve website functionality and content
• Monitor and fix technical issues

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We only share information when necessary, such as:

• To provide services you request (for example, connecting you with an advocate)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the safety of users or others

We do not share your information for marketing purposes.

Your safety is important. Please be aware:

• Activity on shared devices may be visible to others
• Browsing history, messages, or emails may be monitored
• Clearing your browser history may not fully protect you

If you are concerned about being monitored:

• Use a trusted or public device (library, school, friend’s phone)
• Use private browsing or incognito mode
• Consider creating a new email account
• Use the “Exit Now” feature if available

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no online system is completely secure. Please only share what feels safe for you.

This website may include links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing information.

This site is intended for a general audience, including teens. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used: eva@sowegavictims.org