IL Pride Connect Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Illinois Pride Connect

This Policy describes how Illinois Pride Connect (“ilprideconnect.org,” "our website," "we," "us," or "our") treats personal information on our website. This policy does not apply to information we may collect in any other forums.

What Data Does Illinois Pride Connect Collect?

Our website automatically collects functional cookies data from web page visitors for the purpose of providing website services. The data we collect includes internet domain and Internet Protocol (IP) address; browser information and specific browser characteristics; computer operating system; time visited; webpages visited; and information downloaded. 

Illinois Pride Connect is a portal with links to other websites. These include links to web sites operated by government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. We are not responsible for these third-party websites, practices, services or policies. When you link to another site, you are subject to the privacy policy of that new site. 

How Illinois Pride Connect Uses Data Collected.

We use the data we collect to improve our services and the online user experience. As an example, we share information with vendors who help us operate our website. We may also share website analytics with partners to understand community needs, and to help develop additional resources.

Our sites are not intended for children or for users outside of the United States.

Our sites are meant for adults and for users in the United States. We do not knowingly collect information online from children under 18. By using our sites, you understand and agree that the sites are hosted in the United States and that the data collected through the sites will be stored and processed in the United States, and subject to United States law.

Feel free to contact us if you have more questions.

If you have any questions about this Policy, please call us at Illinois Pride Connect Legal Hotline at 855-805-9200 (launching August 24, 2025).

We may update this Policy.

We may change our privacy practices from time to time. Please check our site periodically for updates. Your continued use of our website means that you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as set out in the updated Policy. Please also refer to our Terms of Use for more information.