Privacy Policy

The Jarvie Program respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit www.jarvie.org, contact the Jarvie Program, or communicate with the Jarvie Program by text message. In this Policy, “Jarvie,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Jarvie Program and the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which has overall responsibility for the Jarvie Program.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide. We may collect information you choose to provide through the website or otherwise, including your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, organization or church affiliation, and the contents of your inquiry or referral. Please do not submit sensitive personal, medical, or financial information through a general website contact form unless the form specifically requests it and provides an appropriate secure method for submission.

Text-message information. If you communicate with us by text message, we may collect your mobile telephone number, message content, message history, opt-in and opt-out information, and related records needed to manage the communication and document consent.

Information collected automatically. Like many websites, the Jarvie website and its service providers may automatically collect limited technical information, such as internet protocol address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website, and date and time of access. The website may use cookies or similar technologies for security, functionality, and website performance or analytics.

2. How We Use Information

We may use information to:

• respond to questions, referrals, and requests for information;
• administer and support the Jarvie Program and its services;
• communicate with you, including by text message when you have consented or when otherwise permitted;
• operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website;
• document communications, preferences, consent, and opt-out requests;
• protect the rights, safety, and security of individuals, the Jarvie Program, and others; and
• comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and recordkeeping obligations.

3. How We Share Information

We may share information with organizations and individuals that support the operation of the Jarvie Program or the website, such as website hosting, information technology, communications, telecommunications, professional, and program service providers. We may also disclose information when required by law; to respond to legal process or governmental requests; to protect rights, safety, or security; or with your direction or consent. Service providers are permitted to use information only as necessary to provide services to us or as otherwise authorized by law or contract.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Text Messages

If you provide consent to receive text messages from the Jarvie Program, message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or call 718-928-6100. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving Jarvie Program services. Additional terms are provided in the Jarvie Program Terms and Conditions.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

Your browser may allow you to limit or disable cookies. Doing so may affect the operation of some website features. Any third-party analytics or similar service may collect information under its own privacy terms. The Jarvie Program does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

6. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information.

7. Information Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information in our possession. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to meet legal or recordkeeping obligations, and to protect legitimate interests.

8. Children’s Privacy

The website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

9. Your Choices

You may choose not to provide information through the website, although that may limit our ability to respond to a request. You may opt out of text messages by replying STOP. You may also contact us to ask about updating or correcting information you previously provided.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised Policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Changes apply when posted unless otherwise stated.

11. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the Contact Us page at www.jarvie.org or by calling 718-928-6100.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of www.jarvie.org and participation in any text-message communications offered by the Jarvie Program. By using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. About the Website

The website provides general information about the Jarvie Program, including its mission, history, eligibility considerations, governance, and contact information. “Jarvie,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Jarvie Program and the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which has overall responsibility for the Jarvie Program.

2. Informational Purposes Only

Website content is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, medical, financial, social-work, or other professional advice. Website information does not determine eligibility for or entitlement to Jarvie Program services or financial assistance. Program decisions are made through the applicable review and approval processes.

3. Acceptable Use

You may use the website only for lawful purposes. You may not interfere with the operation or security of the website; attempt unauthorized access to the website or related systems; introduce malicious code; use automated means to extract website content in a manner that burdens the website; misrepresent your identity or affiliation; or use the website to violate the rights of others.

4. Submissions and Communications

Information submitted through the website must be accurate to the best of your knowledge. Submitting an inquiry, referral, or other communication does not create a professional, fiduciary, confidential, or contractual relationship; guarantee a response within a particular period; or establish eligibility for Jarvie Program services. Do not submit sensitive personal, medical, or financial information through a general contact form unless specifically requested through an appropriate secure process.

5. SMS Terms

If you provide your mobile number and consent to receive text messages from the Jarvie Program, you agree to the following:

• Messages may include information or communications related to your inquiry, referral, scheduling, program services, or other Jarvie Program matters consistent with your consent.
• Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. After an opt-out request, you may receive one confirmation message and then no further messages unless you later provide consent again.
• For assistance, reply HELP or call 718-928-6100.
• Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving Jarvie Program services.
• Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
• You are responsible for providing a mobile number that you are authorized to use and for notifying us if that number changes.

Our collection and use of information associated with text messages is described in the Jarvie Program Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the website and its content are owned by or used with permission of the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or the applicable rights holder and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. You may view, download, or print website content for personal, noncommercial, and informational use. No other use is authorized without prior written permission.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

Links to third-party websites or references to third-party services are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, or privacy practices. Your use of a third-party website or service is governed by its own terms and policies.

8. Website Availability and Changes

We may update, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of the website at any time. We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that all content will always be complete or current.

9. Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We disclaim implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement to the extent permitted by law.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Jarvie Program, the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and their trustees, officers, employees, representatives, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to use of, or inability to use, the website or text-message service. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute relating to these Terms or the website will be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction, subject to applicable law.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms may be submitted through the Contact Us page at www.jarvie.org or by calling 718-928-6100.