Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health ("MassCOSH," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through masscosh.org and related online services we operate (collectively, the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
• Information you provide directly, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, organization or employer, and any information you submit through contact forms, newsletter signups, event registrations, volunteer forms, intake forms, surveys, or donations.
• Information collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general location information derived from IP address.
• Donation or payment-related information processed through secure third-party providers. Unless expressly stated at the point of collection, MassCOSH does not store full payment card numbers on its own servers.
2. How We Use Information
• To respond to inquiries and provide services, resources, trainings, and program communications.
• To process donations, event registrations, and other transactions.
• To send newsletters, organizational updates, and advocacy communications, subject to your communication preferences.
• To improve website performance, user experience, and security.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and operations of MassCOSH and the communities we serve.
3. How We Share Information
MassCOSH does not sell personal information.
• We may share information with service providers that help us host the website, process donations, manage email communications, support event registration, or provide technical services.
• We may share information with legal, accounting, auditing, or other professional advisors when necessary.
• We may disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect people, rights, safety, security, or organizational operations.
• We may transfer information as part of an organizational restructuring, merger, transfer of assets, or similar lawful transaction.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to keep the website functioning, measure traffic, understand user behavior, and improve usability. Users may adjust cookie settings through their browsers, although disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to updates from MassCOSH, we may send newsletters, program information, training opportunities, reports, advocacy alerts, or fundraising communications. You may unsubscribe at any time through the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may link to third-party websites or tools, including social media platforms, donation processors, registration systems, video platforms, or partner resources. MassCOSH is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services, and visitors should review those policies directly.
7. Data Retention
MassCOSH retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including operational, legal, recordkeeping, programmatic, and financial requirements.
8. Data Security
MassCOSH uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be fully secure.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 for general public data collection. If MassCOSH learns that personal information has been collected online from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization where required, reasonable steps will be taken to delete that information.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or additional information about the personal information MassCOSH holds. Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
11. Changes to This Policy
MassCOSH may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Revised versions will be posted on the Site with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or MassCOSH's data practices may be directed to:
MassCOSH
42 Charles St., Ste. D, Dorchester, MA 02122
info@masscosh.org | 617-825-SAFE (7233)
Worker Center Hotline: 617-505-8939
