Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2026 · Last Updated: April 1, 2026
Voices Beyond Assault ("VBA," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and dignity of every person who visits our website or engages with our programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Digital Safety Notice: If you are concerned about someone monitoring your browser history, please use a private/incognito window when visiting this site, or use the Quick Exit button in the navigation bar to leave immediately.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
We also collect limited technical information automatically, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through standard web analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Survivor Confidentiality
"Your story is yours. We will never share it without your explicit consent."
The VBA Promise
Survivor privacy is a core organizational value at VBA, not merely a legal obligation. Specifically:
Mandatory Reporting: As a licensed clinical organization, VBA clinicians are mandated reporters under California law. This means we are legally required to report imminent risk of harm to self or others, and suspected child abuse. We will always inform you before making any such report.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
Unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by emailing us
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@voicesbeyondassault.org. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include:
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
Children's Privacy
VBA provides therapeutic programs for children ages 10–17, but our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. All minors participating in VBA programs require caregiver involvement and consent.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without consent, please contact us immediately at info@voicesbeyondassault.org.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:
VBA is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.