Privacy policy
Effective Date: June 17, 2026
Courage Community Foster Care (“Courage Community,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, https://fostercourageco.org (“Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information that you voluntarily submit through our Website, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Information provided through contact forms
- Information provided when requesting information about foster care, adoption, training, or other services
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Interactions with the Website
This information helps us understand how visitors use our Website and improve our services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze Website traffic.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember visitor preferences
- Measure Website performance
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Support advertising and marketing efforts
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our Website.
Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- Device and browser information
This information is aggregated and does not generally identify individual users.
To learn more about Google Analytics, visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You may opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager to manage and deploy tracking technologies on our Website.
Google Tag Manager itself does not collect personal information. It facilitates the loading of other tracking and analytics services, including Google Analytics and Google Ads tags.
Google Ads and Advertising Features
We may use Google Ads to promote our services and recruit foster families.
Google Ads may use cookies and tracking technologies to:
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Track conversions
- Show advertisements to previous Website visitors (remarketing)
- Deliver advertisements based on visitor interests
Google may collect information about your interactions with our Website and other websites.
You can manage Google’s advertising settings at:
https://adssettings.google.com
You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites and apps at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide information about foster care and adoption services
- Communicate with prospective foster families
- Improve Website functionality and performance
- Analyze Website traffic and user engagement
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the security of our Website and users
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with:
Service Providers
Third-party vendors that assist with:
- Website hosting
- Analytics
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Technical support
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights
- Protect the safety of children, families, visitors, or the public
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect information submitted through our Website.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is intended for adults seeking information about foster care, adoption, and related services.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through this Website. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Colorado Privacy Rights
Colorado residents may have rights regarding their personal information under applicable Colorado privacy laws.
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Courage Community Foster Care
Website: https://fostercourageco.org
Phone: (719) 321-4319
Or use the contact form available on our Website.