Last Updated: August 2026
Children’s Advocacy Network (“CAN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide while using our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit the Children’s Advocacy Network website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Request information about our programs or services
- Express interest in becoming a volunteer or CASA advocate
- Register for an event or training
- Subscribe to email communications or updates
- Otherwise communicate with us through the website
Information submitted may include your name, email address, telephone number, and other information you choose to provide.
Please do not submit confidential case information, medical information, therapy information, or other highly sensitive personal information through general website contact forms unless specifically requested by Children’s Advocacy Network through an appropriate secure process.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through website hosting, analytics, security tools, cookies, and similar technologies.
This information may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Approximate geographic location
- Date and time of visits
- General website interaction and usage information
We may use this information to maintain website security, understand how visitors use our website, improve website performance, and enhance the user experience.
Analytics
Children’s Advocacy Network may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to better understand website traffic and visitor behavior.
These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about how visitors interact with the website. Information collected through these services is governed by the privacy practices of the applicable third-party provider.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, analytics, preferences, and embedded third-party services.
Cookies are small files stored on your device by your web browser. Depending on your browser and available website settings, you may be able to restrict or disable cookies.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of portions of the website.
How We Use Information
Information collected through the website may be used to:
- Respond to questions and requests
- Provide information about our programs and services
- Communicate with prospective volunteers and supporters
- Provide information about events and training opportunities
- Send requested communications and organizational updates
- Improve our website and digital services
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse
- Fulfill legal or regulatory obligations
- Support the mission and operations of Children’s Advocacy Network
We do not sell personal information collected through this website.
Online Donations and Third-Party Websites
Children’s Advocacy Network may provide links to third-party websites or services for online donations, payment processing, event registration, social media, or other services.
When you follow one of these links, you are leaving the Children’s Advocacy Network website.
Donation and payment transactions completed through third-party websites are subject to the privacy policies and terms of those providers. Children’s Advocacy Network does not directly collect or store payment card information through this website when transactions are completed on an external third-party platform.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information.
Email Communications
If you voluntarily subscribe to email communications from Children’s Advocacy Network, we may use the information you provide to send organizational news, event information, volunteer opportunities, program updates, fundraising communications, and other information related to our mission.
You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in those communications.
Children’s Privacy
Children’s Advocacy Network is committed to protecting children’s privacy.
Our general website forms and online communication tools are intended for use by adults, parents, caregivers, professionals, volunteers, donors, and other members of the community. They are not intended to solicit personal information directly from children under the age of 13.
Children under 13 should not submit personal information through general website forms without the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
If we become aware that personal information has been submitted by a child under 13 in circumstances where parental consent is required, we will take appropriate steps to address the information in accordance with applicable law.
Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information through this website may contact Children’s Advocacy Network using the information below.
Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
Do not use general website forms, email addresses, or other website communication tools to report suspected child abuse or neglect or to request emergency assistance.
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, contact 911 or your local law enforcement agency.
Suspected child abuse or neglect in Louisiana should be reported through the appropriate Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services reporting channels.
Louisiana Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline:
1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437)
Website Forms
Information submitted through website forms is used for the purpose indicated on the applicable form and for related communications.
While Children’s Advocacy Network takes reasonable measures to protect information transmitted through its website, general website forms should not be considered an appropriate method for transmitting highly sensitive or confidential case information.
Information Sharing
Children’s Advocacy Network may share website information with service providers that assist us with operating and maintaining our website and related digital services.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with applicable law or legal process
- Protect the rights, safety, or property of Children’s Advocacy Network or others
- Investigate suspected fraud, misuse, or security incidents
- Fulfill a request or service initiated by the visitor
We do not sell personal information collected through this website.
Data Security
Children’s Advocacy Network takes reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect information collected through the website against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors should therefore exercise care when deciding what information to submit electronically.
Data Retention
We retain information collected through the website only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, support our operations, comply with applicable requirements, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate records.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature and purpose of the information.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations.
Children’s Advocacy Network is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accessibility, or content of third-party websites. Visiting an external website is subject to that website’s policies and terms.
Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content or functionality provided by third parties, such as videos, maps, social media content, calendars, or other services.
Embedded content may behave in the same manner as if you visited the third-party website directly and may allow the third party to collect information or use cookies according to its own privacy practices.
Your Choices
Depending on how you interact with our website, you may:
- Choose not to submit information through website forms
- Unsubscribe from email marketing communications
- Adjust cookie settings through your browser or available website controls
- Contact us with questions regarding personal information you have submitted through the website
Accessibility
Children’s Advocacy Network is committed to providing an accessible website experience for all visitors.
Information about our accessibility efforts and how to report an accessibility concern can be found in our Website Accessibility Statement.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Children’s Advocacy Network may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, technology, services, or applicable requirements.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was most recently revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or information you have submitted through the Children’s Advocacy Network website, please contact us:
Children’s Advocacy Network
1751 Jackson Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-445-5678
Email: info@childrensadvocacy.net