GVSS Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes the policies of Grimes Volunteer Support Services (“GVSS”) located at 404 SE 2nd St, Suite 100 in Grimes, Iowa.

This Policy describes the use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website, https://grimesvss.com/ (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you are consenting to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not consent to this Policy, please do not access or use the Website

1. Information GVSS Collects

  1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, or phone number.
  2. Non-personal Information: We may collect information about your interactions with the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and operating system. 

2. How GVSS May Use Information

  1. To process and fulfill your inquiries and provide customer support;
  2. To communicate with you about your inquiries or applications;
  3. To improve and personalize your experience on the Website;
  4. To protect the security and integrity of the Website and our business;
  5. To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;
  6. To send updates, newsletters, and marketing communications.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with service providers, legal authorities (if required), and in cases of business transfers.

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. To learn more about how we use these, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as accessing, correcting, deleting your data, and withdrawing consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at GVSS.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information. If discovered, we will delete it promptly. All GVSS Youth Volunteer Application submissions for applicants younger than 18 years of age, require parental/guardian consent. 

7. Third-Party Websites 

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. This Policy does not address the privacy policy and other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any website or service that may be accessible via a link on the Website. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

7. Data Security

The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.

8. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Policy on the Website. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to ensure that you understand our current privacy practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at: (515) 986-5355 or through email using GVSS.