Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Laura’s Light (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of everyone who visits our website and engages with our programs, including the Legal Network Initiative. We recognize that the nature of our work involves sensitive information, and we take this responsibility seriously.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services, respond to inquiries, and improve our website. This may include:

Personal information that you voluntarily provide through our online forms (such as name, email, phone number, and inquiry details).
Sensitive information you may choose to share about your situation when requesting legal support or connecting with our program.
Non-personal information automatically collected by our website, such as IP address, browser type, device type, and general site analytics (used only for security and performance purposes).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only to:

Respond to your inquiries and connect you with appropriate program staff or volunteers.
Coordinate referrals between Laura’s Light and partner organizations when you request or consent to that connection.
Manage and improve our programs, website, and communications.
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations if required by law.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Confidentiality and Safety

We understand the sensitive nature of communications related to sexual assault and domestic violence. Any personal information shared through our website or contact forms is treated with the highest degree of confidentiality.

Communications are reviewed only by authorized Laura’s Light staff.
We may share information with trusted partner organizations or attorneys only with your consent and solely for the purpose of providing requested services.
If you disclose information that indicates imminent harm to yourself or others, we may be legally required to share that information with appropriate authorities to ensure safety.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. For crisis support, contact:

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233).
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape: 1.866.363.7273

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use limited cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze aggregate site usage. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies at any time.

5. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information you provide against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online system is entirely secure. Please avoid sharing detailed personal or case information through unencrypted email or web forms.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to partner organizations or external resources. Laura’s Light is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at admin@lauraslight.org, and we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Choices and Contact Information

You can contact us at any time to:

Request access to or correction of your personal information.
Ask questions about how your information is used.
Request removal of your information from our records, when legally permissible.

Contact Us:
Laura’s Light
Email: admin@lauraslight.org
Website: www.lauraslight.org

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on our website, with the “Last Updated” date shown above.

In all we do, Laura’s Light remains committed to protecting your privacy, your safety, and your trust.