Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation (“Gateways,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit www.pghgateways.org (the “Site”) or otherwise interact with us, including by submitting a contact form, signing up for our newsletter, or applying to one of our programs.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a form on our Contact Us page
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Apply to or register for a program
- Communicate with us by phone or email
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, organization or business name, and the content of any message you send us.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, web server logs, and similar technologies, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring/exit pages
- Date and time of access
c. Information from Third Parties
If you interact with our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or Instagram) or view embedded content such as YouTube videos on the Site, those platforms may collect information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the data practices of these third-party platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Send newsletters, program updates, and other communications you have requested
- Administer, evaluate, and improve our programs and services
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Understand how visitors use the Site, through aggregated or anonymized analytics
- Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, property, and safety of Gateways, our partners, and the public
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web analytics tools) to operate the Site and understand visitor traffic. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate the Site, send communications, or administer our programs (e.g., website hosting, email/newsletter platforms), who are authorized to use your information only as needed to provide those services to us
- With partner organizations, funders, or institutions directly involved in a program you have applied to or enrolled in, where necessary to administer that program
- If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Gateways, our partners, or others
- In connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of Gateways’ assets or operations
- With your consent, or at your direction
5. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
The Site contains links to third-party websites and social media platforms, and may include embedded content (such as YouTube videos). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites or platforms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to respond to your inquiries, administer our programs, comply with legal obligations, and maintain appropriate records, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Your Choices and Rights
- Newsletter: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails, or by contacting us directly.
- Access/Correction/Deletion: You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable legal requirements and our legitimate business needs.
- Residents of certain states (such as California) may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws. To exercise any such rights, 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 a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation
1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-802-0988
Email: info@pghgateways.org