Terms, Privacy & Community Guidelines

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

The YMCA of Greater Louisville collects personally identifiable information (PII) when you voluntarily provide it. This includes, but is not limited to, your name, address, phone number, email, birth date, demographic information, emergency contact, and membership or program participation details. Collection may occur through registration forms, online interactions, surveys, mobile applications, or other engagement with the YMCA.

Use and Disclosure of Information

We use your PII to operate YMCA programs, process transactions, communicate about services, and for internal reporting. The YMCA does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. We may share your information with service providers who help us operate our programs (e.g., payment processors, IT providers), and with regulatory or law enforcement agencies when required by law. Text message opt-ins may receive SMS communications; standard rates apply.

Children’s Privacy

Children under 18 should not submit information without parental or guardian consent. The YMCA follows Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) guidelines to protect the privacy of minors and encourages parents to supervise all internet use.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance functionality, improve performance, and serve relevant content. You may control cookie preferences via your browser or the Cookie Settings tool available on each page. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Donor Privacy

We acknowledge donor contributions publicly unless anonymity is requested. Donor data is not sold or shared with third-party marketers. Donors may opt out of future communications or campaigns at any time.

Ownership and Copyright

All content on this site—including text, code, graphics, design elements, layout, and media—is the property of the YMCA of Greater Louisville and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law. You may not reuse or reproduce any content without express written consent from the YMCA.

Acceptable Use and Restrictions

This website is intended for lawful, personal, noncommercial use only. Users may not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, display, transmit, or exploit any content without written permission.
• Frame or mirror any page within another site.
• Use YMCA materials for promotional or competitive purposes without authorization.

Content Accuracy and External Links

We strive for accuracy in all posted materials, but we do not warrant completeness or currentness. The YMCA is not responsible for content on linked third-party websites. Accessing such links is at your own risk and subject to the third-party’s terms.

Disclaimers

The website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. The YMCA disclaims all express and implied warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the YMCA shall not be liable for any damages—including direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential—arising from your use or inability to use this website. In no event shall our liability exceed any fees paid by you to access the website.

No Personal Advice

Information provided on this website is for general educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional advice, including medical or legal guidance.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the YMCA, its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims or liabilities arising out of your use of the website or violation of these terms.

Jurisdiction and Governing Law

We control and operate this website from our offices in the United States of America. We do not represent that materials on the website are appropriate or available for use in other locations. Persons who choose to access this website from other locations do so on their own initiative, and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

DMCA Notice

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. To file a copyright complaint under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), please provide the required notice in writing to:

YMCA of Greater Louisville
545 South 2nd Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Our online platforms are extensions of our community. We welcome respectful dialogue and expect all users to follow these guidelines:

What’s Not Allowed:

• Abusive, vulgar, harassing, or hateful language
• Political campaigning or religious advocacy
• Misleading or false information (“fake news”)
• Spam, promotions, or unauthorized commercial content
• Personally identifiable information about others
• Content that violates copyright or intellectual property laws

We reserve the right to remove content and ban users who violate these terms. Posts do not necessarily reflect the views of the YMCA.

Medical and Legal Disclaimer

User-submitted content is for educational and social purposes only and should not be interpreted as personal advice. Always consult a qualified professional.