Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Localworks Website: wearelocalworks.org Effective Date: August 19, 2026 Last Updated: August 19, 2026

Localworks (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting local communities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website at wearelocalworks.org (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Automatically Collected Information (Google Analytics)

When you visit our Site, we use Google Analytics to collect general, anonymized traffic data. This may include:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • General geographic location (country or city level)
  • Browser type and device type
  • Referring websites (how you found us)

This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We use it solely to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve it. Google Analytics operates under Google’s own Privacy Policy, which you can review at policies.google.com/privacy.

b. Newsletter Subscriptions

If you choose to sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address and any other information you provide during signup. We use this information to:

  • Send you Localworks news, updates, and announcements
  • Manage your subscription preferences

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.

c. Job Postings

Our Site allows employers and organizations to submit job listings for review. Job postings are submitted by third-party users, reviewed and approved by Localworks staff, and then published publicly on the Site.

Information contained in job postings — such as employer name, job description, location, and contact details — is publicly visible on the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and improve the Site and its features
  • Send newsletters and updates to subscribers
  • Review and publish approved job postings
  • Analyze website traffic patterns to better serve our community

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

3. Job Posting Disclaimer

Job listings on Localworks are submitted by third-party employers and organizations. While our staff reviews postings before they are published, Localworks does not verify the accuracy, completeness, or legitimacy of any job listing and is not responsible for the content of postings or for any outcomes arising from your engagement with an employer. We encourage users to exercise their own due diligence before applying to any position.

If you believe a job posting is inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate, please contact us so we can review it.

4. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to support basic site functionality and analytics. The cookies we use include:

  • Google Analytics cookies — to collect aggregated, anonymous traffic data (as described in Section 1a)
  • Session cookies — to maintain your newsletter account login session while you are on the Site

Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the Site.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process information about your visit:

These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

8. Your Choices

  • Newsletter: You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any newsletter email.
  • Cookies: You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
  • Your data: If you would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, please contact us using the information below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out to us:

Localworks Website: wearelocalworks.org

This Privacy Policy applies to wearelocalworks.org only and does not govern third-party websites linked from our Site.