Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8/21/26
PAVSA (Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault) (“PAVSA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://pavsa.org (the “Site”).
Because PAVSA works with survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones, we take special care with the information shared through our Site. If you are in crisis or need immediate help, please contact our 24-hour crisis line at 218-726-1931 rather than using our website contact form.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. When you use a contact or inquiry form on our Site, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message. You are never required to share more than you’re comfortable with, and you do not need to identify yourself as a survivor to request information or resources.
Automatically collected information. Like most websites, our Site may automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the date/time of your visit. This is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see below).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies, including third-party advertising and marketing pixels, to help us understand how visitors use the Site and to support our outreach efforts. These tools may collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertising.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site but will not prevent you from accessing crisis resources or contact information.