Donor Privacy Policy

United Way of Fort Smith Area values the trust its donors’ place in the organization and adheres to the highest standards in gathering, using and safeguarding donor information. This includes all of the donor’s personal and investment information.

The information we collect
When you choose to give to United Way of Fort Smith Area, you complete a pledge form that asks you to provide us with your name, address, e-mail address and pledge information. United Way of Fort Smith Area will not rent, trade, sell or share any information about its donors.

Access to information
United Way of Fort Smith Area employees who may access your information in order to perform pledge processing and administrative functions are prohibited from disclosing your information to third parties.

Names printed in United Way of Fort Smith Area recognition materials are a matter of public record. If you do not want your name to appear, please indicate your gift is anonymous.

Organizations that provide operational or other support services to us must also agree to safeguard your information in strict compliance with our privacy policy.

Why do we collect this information?
Your relationship with United Way of Fort Smith Area is voluntary and confidential. We use your information to send you acknowledgement of your gift and information we think you may find of interest about United Way. If you do not wish to receive such communication, you may let us know at any time by contacting United Way of Fort Smith Area, 479-782-1311.

Our commitment to data security
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and ensure the correct use of information, we have established procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect. Firewalls prevent outside parties from accessing our database and internal United Way access to the database is restricted to authorized individuals.

Contacting us
If you have any questions about United Way’s privacy policies or practices, please contact us at 479-782-1311