MEMBERSHIP POLICIES

As a member of the Y, you become part of much more than a place to exercise. You become part of a welcoming and supportive association of men, women and children committed to making our community a place where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Since 1917, the YMCA of the Capital Area has been guided by its mission and values to strengthen the foundations of our community and nurture the potential of all who call our region home. Although the work of our Y has changed over the years, from teaching English to immigrants in the early 1900’s to teaching values to modern day youth, our Y has a long record of service and programs that have brought a better quality of life to the community. One of the greatest things our Y’s will continue to do is build character in children and adults.

We have compiled this handbook as a quick reference for you. Please refer to this information to learn about policies, programs and the purpose behind our organization. We want to do whatever we can to help you make the most of your Y membership. Thank you for being a part of the Y!

Association-wide membership provides access to all seven Y locations within the YMCA of the Capital Area, up to and including all Y’s in Louisiana.

Each branch within the YMCA of the Capital Area is unique, with distinct facilities, classes and programs, and you can discover and enjoy them all by being a facility member.

All members of the Y have the ability to register for fee-based programs at reduced prices.

Free babysitting while you workout! (for family memberships)

Free JumpStart program to help you achieve your wellness goals.

Free Group Exercise classes!

Access to virtual workout and more!

The YMCA of the Capital Area relies on the generosity of our community to ensure that every individual, regardless of age, income or background, has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive. When you give to the Y, it’s so much more than a donation – it’s an investment in your neighbors and the future of our community. Together, we can ensure that the Y remains a place of hope and opportunity for all.

All donations are tax deductible and 100% of dollars raised stay local in the Capital Area to support financial assistance, scholarships for out-of-school time care, the Y’s disease prevention programming, drowning prevention, and special initiatives and outreach.

Membership for All is the Y’s income based pricing system that helps ensure that we are there for those in need and affordable for all. An individual’s rate for membership is determined by the chosen membership category and household income. Applicants for the program are required to provide verification of income. Everyone, including existing members, is welcome to apply. If your income changes during the course of your membership, you are welcome to contact us to explore this option to maintain your involvement in programs and services of the Y.

Upon joining the Y, a membership card is issued and a photo is taken. Photos are required. Please provide your membership card to the welcome center staff each time you visit the Y. Your membership card can be stored and accessed through the YMCA mobile app. Download the FREE YMCA app today by searching “YMCA of the Capital Area” in the app store.

Please be prepared to present your photo ID if you forget to bring your card on your visit or when requesting a replacement card. 

• YMCA members have two options for payment. Options include a monthly draft using a credit card, debit card, checking or savings account or a full year payment upon joining. A $30 service charge will be applied on any returned transaction.

• You can cancel your membership at any time. The cancellation process is simple and can be completed by logging into your account at ymcabr.org. No additional fees will apply to cancellations. Membership and/or membership add-ons will cancel at the end of the current billing cycle and a confirmation will be sent to the primary email address on file. When a membership is cancelled, any membership add-ons will automatically be cancelled with it.

• If you decide to rejoin the Y after you have canceled, we will waive the joining fee for up to 30 days after the cancellation date.

• Memberships are not transferable or refundable.

• Changes to your membership may be done by completing a Membership Change Form available at www.ymcabr.org. Please allow 30 days for processing.

• Instruction or training by anyone other than YMCA staff is strictly prohibited.

• The Y reserves the right to discontinue service at any time.

• Members are responsible for checking their bank and credit card statements to ensure that automatic payments have been stopped. If you were incorrectly charged due to the YMCA’s failure to cancel, a full refund will be given if the refund is accompanied by proper documentation (copy of YMCA email confirmation verifying cancellation) Under these circumstances, the YMCA will refund membership dues up to 3 months at any given time.

• Our Y is part of the YMCA Nationwide Membership, which enables you to visit any participating Y in the United States through membership at our YMCA. To find locations visit www.ymca.net.

• Memberships may be eligible for hold, upon approval from the Y, for up to 3 months per calendar year. All request to place a membership on hold must be submitted in writing within 30 days prior to the next draft date. Eligible circumstances for placing a membership on hold include: Medical reasons- verified through a Doctor’s note or Military deployment.

HOW IT WORKS

• 24/7 access is available as a membership add-on and provides access to

wellness floors and restrooms

• 24/7 access available for ages 18+

• Facilities will be monitored 24/7 with state-of-the-art security equipment

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• Upgrade your membership to 24/7 access for $10.00 per adult/month; Should any YMCA account debit or charge not be honored by your bank or credit card company for any reason, you are still responsible for that payment plus a $30 service charge that will be applied to your account, in addition to any service fee my bank may charge.

• Agree to the 24/7 access waiver

• You must have a current photo in the YMCA membership database.

• On each visit to the Y after hours, use your YMCA facility access card to tap against the card reader located at the front entry. 

CODE OF CONDUCT

The YMCA has a strict honor code based on our values of honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility. If a member fails to abide by the policies established or follow member conduct guidelines, their 24-hour access and their membership will be revoked without refund. Violations of the Code of Conduct with trespassing, theft, and other crimes may lead to prosecution.

ACCESS

As a member with 24-hour access, you may use the Fitness Center area of the Y at any time.* The Y will be staffed during normal operating hours. There will be no YMCA staff on hand after normal operating hours to assist members. After normal operating hours end, the YMCA Fitness Center will be the only area available for use.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

24-hour access is limited to adults, age 18 and older. Members who violate this policy may lose their membership privileges.

GUEST POLICY

Day pass guests are only allowed to use the YMCA during normal business hours when a YMCA staff member is on duty. No guests are allowed to utilize 24-hour access.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Please be aware that your facility access card is to be used only for your entrance into the facility. Members with 24-hour access cannot grant access to others, even if they are known to them. Granting access to another individual is grounds for immediate termination of membership.

For members to have the added benefit of the 24-Hour access program, the YMCA must have a photo ID secured on file. This is required for any member that wants to participate in the 24-Hour access program.

The YMCA has a 24-hour video recording system for security purposes. It will be reviewed daily to address any security concerns and monitor who is entering the building. Please note that this system does not provide staffing assistance for any emergency that might arise. A telephone is located at the Member Services desk in case of an emergency. In the event of an emergency, please dial 911.

If the Y loses power after normal operating hours, 24-hour access will not be available.

Members with 24-hour access will be notified of closures for inclement weather that result in unsafe conditions via the YMCA App and/or YMCA website. (Please make sure you are registered for one or both of these services)

24-hour members must use their own access card for entry. In the event that your access card does not work, please call the YMCA during normal operating hours for assistance. Please use the same entrance and exit location when enjoying the 24-hour benefit. Emergency exits are available to use in the event of an emergency. Please note that staff will not be on duty so please use the fitness center at your own risk. 

To complete enrollment in the YMCA of the Capital Area 24-Hour Access program you must agree to and initial each of the following policies:

• I will wipe down all wellness equipment with the provided disinfectant wipes before and after use.

• I understand that I must provide the Y with contact information changes (address, phone, email) as they occur.

• I understand that 24-hour access is limited to adults, age 18 and older and that if I provide access to someone under the age of 18 my membership will be canceled immediately and without refund.

• I understand that my 24-hour access pass is exclusive to me and that I may not give anyone else access to use it.

• I understand that I am not allowed to bring any guest or member without 24-hour access with me into the YMCA and that doing so will result in the immediate cancellation of my membership. I also understand that if I allow access to anyone, that is considered trespassing and legal action will be

taken toward myself and the trespasser.

• I understand that the YMCA of the Capital Area highly recommends that you have an adult workout partner, who also has 24-hour membership access, accompany you while using the YMCA during unstaffed hours. The YMCA of the Capital Area uses 24-hour video monitoring of our centers for security purposes. This system does not provide staffing assistance for emergencies but is reviewed daily to address any security concerns and to monitor building access. It is likely that should you require immediate assistance, none will be provided.

• I understand that I will be charged $10.00 per month as part of my continuous membership plan in addition to my regular monthly membership dues in order to use the Y 24-hours per day and that I must give the YMCA a 30-day written notice to stop my monthly draft.

• I understand that I am limited to utilize the facility amenities that are available for 24-hour access. Areas that are closed or gated are not accessible during 24-hour access. 

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Secure your bags, keys and other valuables in a locker. The Y is not responsible for lost or stolen property. However, we do keep lost and found items whenever possible. Unclaimed items will be donated to our homeless outreach program on a weekly basis. If you do have one of your possessions stolen or damaged, please complete an incident report at the Welcome Center. We also recommend that you do not leave valuables in your vehicle.

LOCKER USAGE

Members are responsible for providing a lock to secure items in YMCA lockers. Lockers are for daily use only, locks left overnight may be removed.

ATTIRE

The Y is a family-oriented organization and with that in mind, member attire must be appropriate. Proper workout attire and closed toed shoes are required in all areas of the YMCA property with the exception of pool area and locker rooms.

WEAPONS

For the safety of members and staff, no weapons of any kind are allowed on YMCA premises. Regardless of any license to possess, the YMCA is a weapon free campus, which includes firearms, tasers, knives or other objects YMCA staff members determine to be dangerous to the safety of others.

HOURS AND HOLIDAYS

Hours of operation vary by location. Hours are posted online at www.ymcabr.org. The YMCA will close or have limited hours during holidays. Please check with the Welcome Center to obtain information on holiday hours.

VIDEOGRAPHY, PHOTOGRAPHY AND CELL PHONES

Video recorders, cameras or any other recording devices are strictly prohibited without the expressed consent of the Executive Director. Notify staff if you notice someone taking photos or if you have concerns. Cell phone usage in the locker room is strictly prohibited and may be grounds for termination of membership.

The YMCA of the Capital Area is founded on Christian principles and prohibits inappropriate behavior and conduct. This includes, but is not limited to, profanity or abusive language or attire, smoking, use of alcohol or drugs, the removal of YMCA property and criminal conduct of any type. Such inappropriate behavior or conducts is unacceptable and the Y consequently retains the right to deny membership to its applicants and to revoke a membership of any current member or participant at its sole discretion.

We have a zero tolerance for:

• Fighting, use of abusive language, or disrespect for property/rights of the Y or others

• Smoking in Y facilities and/or properties

• Carrying or concealing a weapon or any device or object that may be used as a weapon

• Inappropriate, immodest or sexually revealing attire. (as interpreted by staff); Conduct or actions of a sexual nature.

• Derogatory or unwelcome comments based on individuals’ sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any legally protected status.

As a private organization, the Y reserves the right to cancel the membership of any member who does not follow the Member Code of Conduct at any time—while on site at a Y branch or during participation of any Y affiliated program/event regardless of location.

Y staff members may define what is considered inappropriate behavior in determination of a member’s

suspension or termination. Y members or guests who observe conduct not fitting of the Member Code of Conduct should promptly report concerns to Y staff. We will then make every effort to investigate and resolve

issues promptly, confidentially and effectively.

The Y is committed to providing children and teens the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Children have a positive experience at the Y when parents and guardians are aware of the policies regarding the supervision of children at the YMCA. These important policies are designed to ensure that YMCA is a secure, caring place for all children.

SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS

All children under the age of 15 must be directly supervised by their parents or guardians while on Y property or at a Y program location. The only exceptions to this policy are for children 8 – 11 who have passed the YMCA swim test and occasions when children are participating in an organized Y program or activity, such as our Kids Zone area, Youth Activity Centers, swim lessons, etc. Parents or guardians of children under the age of 15 must remain on Y property while their children are at the Y.The only exceptions to this policy are if children are participating in a supervised Y program or activity.

KIDS ZONE POLICY

• Children who are part of a family membership at the Y may stay at the Kids Zone for up to two hours per day.

• Parents and guardians are the only adults

authorized to leave a child at the Kids Zone,

and are required to remain on-site at the Y

during their child’s visit.

• Only the parent or guardian who signs a child into the Kids Zone may sign them out or pick them up.

• Kids Zone hours of operation vary by branch. Please check with the Y for their policies and procedures.

WELLNESS CENTER YOUTH POLICY

A YMCA Fitness Trainer will instruct youth on how to safely and effectively use our cardiovascular equipment (12 – 14 years old)

and our strength equipment (12 – 14 years old). Upon completion, youth will be able to use the equipment in our Wellness Centers when accompanied by a parent or guardian who is 18 years of age or older. Youth ages 11 and under may not enter the Wellness Center unless they are there to participate in a program or class specifically designed for them. If you have any questions about these policies, please contact your local Y.

PERSONAL TRAINING

Only staff members employed by the Y are allowed to provide personal training within Y facilities and programs. Our staff members are trained and certified by the Y in accordance with the organization’s history and philosophy and they are committed to carrying out our mission by providing high-quality programs.

Personal trainers who are not employed by the Y are strictly prohibited from training or conducting business in a Y facility. The Y has this standard in order to provide safe, high-quality personal training at all times.

WELLNESS EQUIPMENT

We constantly strive to offer our members a wide variety of well-maintained wellness equipment, and we oversee the safety of equipment used during our programs. We ask that you refrain from bringing personal fitness equipment for use within the Y— such as TRX equipment, dumbbells and any other items Y staff members determine do not comply with our high safety standards.

WELLNESS GUIDELINES

• Appropriate clothing and athletic footwear must be worn at all times.
• Please wipe off equipment after each use.
• Please put back all equipment after use.
• Please refrain from dropping weights.
• Please allow others to work in with you when performing multiple sets.
• Please use a spotter when performing heavy lifts.
• Please leave cell phone conversations outside of the fitness center.
• Liquids in spill-proof non-breakable containers are permitted.
• Instruction or training by anyone other than YMCA staff members is strictly prohibited

WEATHER GUIDELINES

All pools and spas will close at the first sound of thunder or sight of lightning. Pools and spas will remain closed for at least 20 minutes after each sound of thunder or sight of lightning. All members must evacuate the pool area to move to a safe location.

When the environmental temperature is below 40 degrees, the outdoor pool will be closed.

POOL RULES

• Please keep the pool area free from glass, food or chewing gum. Smoking and consumption of alcohol are not permitted on YMCA premises.

•The lifeguard is on duty to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all. Please respect his/her decisions.

•To help prevent the spread of infection, individuals with open sores are not permitted to use the pool.

• Swim diapers with plastic bottoms are required for those who use diapers.

• Running, pushing and rough play are not permitted.

• All members/guest must wear a swimsuit with a liner in it.

• Inflatable swim aids are not permitted, only Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed.

• Sitting, hanging or pulling on the lane ropes are not permitted.

• Swimmers may be swim tested to determine their skill level. Swimmers will be provided a colored band to wear while swimming.

• Starting blocks are for competitive program use only.

YOUTH RULES

• Any non-swimmer or child who cannot stand in water 3’ 6” must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the pool.

• When in the water, children under the age of 6 must be within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian.

• Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the pool area.

• Children ages 10 to 14 must have a parent or guardian present on YMCA premises.

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America (“YMCA of the USA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice describes how YMCA of the USA collects, uses, discloses, stores and otherwise processes information about individuals who visit our website at https://www.ymca.org/, information provided by YMCA associations using YMCA of the USA hosting and information technology services, or any other sites, applications, or properties that link to this Privacy Notice.

We encourage you to read this Privacy Notice so that you understand data practices and commitment to privacy.

If you reside in a state with a Consumer Health Data Law, our processing of health-related data is governed by our Consumer Health Data Privacy Notice. YMCA of the USA also provides some services regulated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) to HIPAA “covered entities,” such as when we receive patient information from providers about individuals referred to the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program. This HIPAA-regulated Protected Health Information (“PHI”) is not covered by the Consumer Health Data Privacy Notice.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

YMCA of the USA collects information from you through your interactions with us. You provide some of this data directly, and we obtain some of it by collecting data when you use our services. The information we collect depends on the context of your interactions with YMCA of the USA and the choices you make, including your privacy settings and the activities you participate in. We may also obtain information about you from local YMCA chapters, service providers, and third parties.

Information You Provide

YMCA of the USA collects information about individuals in connection with many of our services. In some cases, you may provide information about yourself or your child to directly to YMCA of the USA, but YMCA of the USA also collects information from third party sources. Examples of the information collected by YMCA of the USA includes your name, home address, e-mail address, telephone number, date of birth, demographic information, payment or billing information, allergy and food sensitivity information, sex-offender status, YMCA membership status, emergency contact information, physician or insurance information, or any other information you choose to provide.

To illustrate, you may provide this information in connection with certain activities, such as:

registering for, or participating in, events, classes, and other activities or programs offered by YMCA of the USA;

registering for surveys, forums, content submissions, chats, bulletin boards, discussion groups, requests for suggestions, or other services or activities offered on our website;

participating in YMCA Nationwide Membership;

providing payments and donations;

communicating with YMCA of the USA via phone, online chats, e-mails, web forms, social media and other methods of communication;

subscribing to YMCA of the USA marketing material; or

when you interact with us for any other purpose.

We may also collect location information when you agree to such collection on our Site or through your browser settings.

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect information that is related to you but that does not personally identify you (“Non-personal Information”). Non-personal Information also includes information we have modified, such as by aggregating, anonymizing or de-identifying such information so that it no longer can identify you.

Automatically Collected Technical Information

YMCA of the USA (and other entities) may also automatically collect information relating to your interactions with use and our Site, which may include your Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser language and other information about your web browser, type of device (including mobile device) used to access our website, pages visited and other activities on the site, the date and time of your request, and other information we collect through the use of cookies and similar technology. Please see the “Digital Analytics & Advertising” section of this privacy policy to learn more about the use of this information and the choices available to you.

Third Party Service Providers, Affiliates, and Partners

In order to provide our services and improve YMCA of the USA’s websites, we may obtain information from third parties. For instance, YMCA associations program and participant data, and other information from our third-party service providers, affiliates, and partners.

Publicly Available Information

YMCA of the USA may collect data that is publicly available. For instance, information you have submitted in a public channel (e.g., blog, forum, social network) may be read, collected, and used to enhance our services.

HOW WE USE INFORMATION

YMCA of the USA may use your information for any lawful purpose. To do this, we may combine Personal and Non-personal Information, collected online or offline, including information from third-party sources. For instance, we may use your information for the following purposes.

Communications: We may use your information to respond to reviews, comments, or other feedback that you provide to us.

Enhance Offerings: YMCA of the USA may use your information to help us enhance our service offerings, websites, mobile services, and advertising.

Fraud Prevention, Legal Compliance, and Data Protection: YMCA of the USA may use your information to verify your identity and to prevent fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, or unauthorized disclosures from occurring. YMCA of the USA may also use your information to comply with the law and to protect the security and integrity of our websites, mobile services and organization.

Industry Benchmarking: YMCA of the USA may use your information for industry benchmarking and data analysis consistent with our legitimate charitable purpose.

Operations: YMCA of the USA may use your information to help us operate, maintain, and improve our business functions and requirements.

Promotional Messaging: YMCA of the USA may use your information to recommend activities and services that might be of interest to you, to send you marketing and advertising messages such as newsletters, announcements or special offers or to notify you about our upcoming events.

Research and Data Analytics: YMCA of the USA may use your information to better understand YMCA program participant behavior so that we may improve our services and programming initiatives and increase the impact of our services and programs.

Consent: YMCA of the USA may use your information with your consent or as otherwise disclosed at the time information is collected.

We may use information that has been de-identified or aggregated without limitation.

HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

YMCA of the USA will not license or sell your Personal Information to others but may disclose your information to YMCA associations, service providers, affiliates, partners, and third-party vendors that work with YMCA of the USA to help us provide a product or service to you. We may share the information we collect with other parties, including the following:

With third-party service providers who process information on our behalf, such as payment processors, data hosting services, analytics providers, and email service providers, or with our legal and business advisors

With affiliates and YMCA local chapters for grant reporting and to collaborate on programming initiatives, including tracking program participation;

With Advertising Providers (as defined below) and other advertising partners who provide advertising and marketing services on our behalf;

Pursuant to valid legal process including subpoenas, court orders, governmental inquiry, search warrants, or as otherwise authorized by law;

in the event of an emergency that threatens an individual's life, health or security;

to the extent permitted by applicable law in special cases in which we believe it is reasonably necessary to investigate, identify or take preventive measures or bring legal action against someone who may commit or cause harm, fraud, abuse or illegal conduct, such as a threat of harm to you or anyone else, interference with our rights or property or interference with U.S. homeland or national security or public safety anywhere in the world;

As part of a corporate sale, merger, or acquisition, or other transfer of all or part of our assets, including as part of a bankruptcy proceeding; or

With your consent or as otherwise disclosed at the time of data collection or sharing.

We may share information that has been de-identified or aggregated without limitation.

YMCA of the USA will retain information in identifiable form for as long as required to perform the purposes for which the data was collected, depending on the legal basis for which that data was obtained and/or whether additional legal or regulatory obligations mandate that we retain the  information. We may also retain information in identifiable form for the period during which a claim may be made in relation to our dealings with you. Once the retention period expires and if not otherwise required to retain the information by law, we will delete or deidentify personal information.

CHILDREN

YMCA of the USA recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy and safety of children. To provide the services we offer, we may need to collect Personal Information about children under the age of 13 in both online and offline contexts. YMCA of the USA may collect Personal Information about a child under the age of 13 from a parent or legal guardian that registers their child for a YMCA of the USA event, conference or activity. However, we do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that someone under 13 has provided Personal Information through one of our websites, we will use reasonable efforts to remove that information from our databases. If you are a parent and have questions regarding YMCA of the USA’s data collection practices, please contact us at YUSA.PrivacyOfficer@ymca.net.

DIGITAL ADVERTISING & ANALYTICS

We may partner with ad networks and other ad serving providers (“Advertising Providers”) that serve ads on behalf of us and others on non-affiliated platforms.  Some of those ads may be personalized, meaning that they are intended to be relevant to you based on information Advertising Providers collect about your use of the Site and other sites or apps over time, including information about relationships among different browsers and devices.  This type of advertising is known as interest-based advertising.

You may visit the DAA Webchoices tool at www.aboutads.info to learn more about this type of advertising and how to opt out of this advertising on websites by companies participating in the DAA self-regulatory program.  You can also exercise choices regarding interest-based advertising on your mobile device by downloading the appropriate version of the DAA’s AppChoices tool at https://youradchoices.com/appchoices.

If you delete your cookies or use a different browser or mobile device, you may need to renew your opt-out choices exercised through the DAA Webchoices tool.  Note that electing to opt out will not stop advertising from appearing in your browser or applications.  It may make the ads you see less relevant to your interests. 

We may also work with third parties that collect data about your use of the Site and other sites or apps over time for non-advertising purposes.  YMCA of the USA uses Google Analytics and other third-party services to improve the performance of the Site and for analytics and marketing purposes.  For more information about how Google Analytics collects and uses data when you use our Site, visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners, and to opt out of Google Analytics, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Additionally, your browser may offer tools to limit the use of cookies or to delete cookies; however, if you use these tools, our Site may not function as intended.

THIRD PARTY LINKS & TOOLS

Our Site or services may link to third party websites, services and applications. We do not control the privacy practices of those websites, services, or applications, and they are not covered by this Privacy Notice. We urge you to read the privacy and security policies of any external websites before providing any information to learn about their data practices.

The Site also uses integrated social media tools or “plug-ins,” such as social networking tools offered by third parties. If you use these tools to share personal information or you otherwise interact with these features on the Site, those companies may collect information about you and may use and share such information in accordance with your account settings, including by sharing such information with the general public.

Your interactions with third-party companies and you use of their features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies that provide those features. We encourage you to carefully read the privacy policies of any accounts you create and use.

STATE PRIVACY RIGHTS

Specific U.S. states grant individuals certain rights under state privacy laws with respect to personal information we collect. If you are a resident of Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, or New Jersey, this section of the Privacy Notice contains disclosures required by law and explains rights that may be available to you.

Personal Information We Collect and Disclose

YMCA of the USA collects and discloses the following categories of personal information:

Personal and online identifiers (such as first and last name, email address, or unique online identifiers)

Recordkeeping information (such as credit card number, debit card number, or other financial information)

Characteristics of legally protected classifications (such as race or gender)

Commercial or transactions information (such as records of products or services purchased, obtained, or considered)

Internet or other electronic network activity information (such as browsing history, search history, interactions with a website, email application, or advertisement)

Geolocation information

Health information (such as information about allergies, food sensitivities, or health conditions)

Inferences drawn from the above information about your predicted characteristics and preference

Other information about you that is linked to the personal information above

Some of these categories of information may include sensitive information, including race, precise geolocation, and health information.

Our Purposes for Processing Personal Information

We use and disclose the personal information we collect for our commercial and business purposes, as further described above in the “How We Use Information” section of this Privacy Notice.

We may use and share de-identified information to the extent permitted by applicable law. When we use de-identified information, we maintain and use the information in de-identified form and do not attempt to re-identify it, except to check on whether the de-identification processes satisfy the requirements of applicable law.

Recipients of Personal Information

We disclose the categories of personal information designated above to the categories of third parties listed in the “How We Share Information” section of this Privacy Notice for commercial and business purposes. We share non-sensitive personal information for targeted advertising purposes but do not otherwise engage in “sales” of personal information as defined by state laws. Specifically, we have disclosed the following categories of personal information to third-party business partners – such as Advertising Providers – for advertising and marketing purposes, including targeted advertising:

Identifiers

Internet or other similar network activity

Geolocation information (excluding any information that may be considered sensitive under applicable state laws)

Inferences drawn from other personal information (excluding any information that may be considered sensitive under applicable state laws)

Your Rights

Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Oregon residents have rights with respect to the personal information we collect.  You may be able to exercise the following rights regarding personal information, subject to certain exceptions and limitations:

The right to confirm whether we are processing personal information about you

The right to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you; the categories of sources from which we collected personal information about you; our purposes for collecting or selling personal information about you; the categories of personal information about you that we have sold or disclosed for a business purposes; and the categories of third parties with which we have shared information

Depending on your state law, the right to obtain a list of the specific third parties to which we have disclosed personal information

The right to receive a portable and readily usable copy of the personal information we have collected about you, to the extent feasible

The right to correct inaccuracies in the personal information we have collected about you

The right to request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you

The right to opt out of (i) the sharing or processing of personal information for targeted advertising or (ii) the sale of personal information. Please note that if you opt out of certain practices, we may be unable to provide you with some services.

The right to withdraw consent for processing of sensitive personal information if you previously gave it

The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for the exercise of the above privacy rights

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at YUSA.PrivacyOfficer@ymca.net and submit the required verifying information. Note that we may need to request additional information about you to verify your identity or understand the scope of your request. You will not be required to create an account with us to submit a request or have it fulfilled. We will require you to provide, at a minimum, basic contact information like your name and phone number.

Additionally, if you submitted a request that we have not reasonably fulfilled, you may contact us to appeal our decision by sending an email with the subject line “Appeal” to YUSA.PrivacyOfficer@ymca.net.

Authorized Agent

Depending on your state law, you may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf by designating such agent in writing or through a power of attorney. We will require the agent to provide us with proof that you have authorized the agent to make requests on your behalf prior to accepting requests from the agent.

YOUR CHOICES

Cookies

Some web browsers (including some mobile web browsers) provide settings that allow you to control or reject cookies or to alert you when a cookie is placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Although you are not required to accept cookies, if you block or reject them, you may not have access to all features available through our services. Please note that if you disable your web browser's cookies and other technologies, certain features of our website and services will be disabled and you will limit the functionality we can provide when you visit our site.

For choices with respect to third-party interest-based advertising activities, please see the “Digital Advertising & Analytics” section above.

E-mail Communications

We may send e-mails to communicate with you regarding the services that we provide to you. To opt out of our email marketing, you can use the link provided at the bottom of each marketing message. Please note that even if you unsubscribe from e-mail messages, we may still e-mail you about your account and your transactions on our websites.

UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION

When you have an account with us, you may review, change, or update your contact information by logging into your account.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

YMCA of the USA may review and update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices. YMCA of the USA will post a notice to its website to inform you of any changes to our Privacy Notice and indicate when it was most recently updated. We encourage you to visit this page periodically to learn of any updates.

HOW TO CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or the way in which your information has been used, please contact us by e-mail at YUSA.PrivacyOfficer@ymca.net or by postal mail at:

YMCA of the USA

Attention: Office of the General Counsel

101 North Wacker Drive, 16th floor

Chicago, Illinois 60606