Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 26, 2026
Advance ("Advance," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when you visit our website, https://advancebkg.com/ (the "Website").
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Website, how we use that information, how we may share it, and the choices available to you.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our Website. This may include:
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First and last name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Information included in messages or inquiries
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Information you provide when requesting information about Advance or our services
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Other information you voluntarily provide through forms or communications with us
The Website also may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and information about how you interact with the Website.
We do not intentionally request sensitive personal or medical information through our general Website contact forms.
2. How We Use Information
Advance may use information collected through the Website to:
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Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries
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Provide information about Advance and its services
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Communicate with individuals who contact us
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Respond to requests regarding services
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Maintain and improve the Website
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Understand how visitors use the Website
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Protect the security and integrity of the Website
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Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
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Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
We use information for purposes reasonably related to the reason it was provided or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
3. Information Submitted Through Contact Forms
Our Website uses Formidable Forms to process information submitted through our online contact forms.
When you submit a contact form, the information you provide may include your name, email address, the subject of your inquiry, and the contents of your message.
We use this information to respond to your inquiry and provide appropriate assistance.
Please do not submit medical records, diagnoses, medication information, financial information, or other sensitive confidential information through a general Website contact form unless Advance specifically instructs you to do so.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our Website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
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IP address
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Device and browser information
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Pages visited
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Referring websites
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Approximate geographic information
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Information about interactions with the Website
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Other technical and usage information
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish visitors and measure Website usage. Google explains that its Analytics service uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information used to report site usage statistics.
We use this information primarily to understand Website traffic, improve our content, and improve the functionality and performance of the Website.
Google may process information collected through Google Analytics in accordance with Google's own privacy policies and terms.
For more information about how Google handles information, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies are necessary for Website functionality, while others help us understand how visitors use the Website.
Advance uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with services such as Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA.
You can generally control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies or similar technologies may affect the functionality of portions of the Website.
6. Google reCAPTCHA
Our Website uses Google reCAPTCHA to help protect our forms from spam, abuse, and automated submissions.
When reCAPTCHA is used, Google may collect information about your interaction with the Website and your device for purposes including security, fraud prevention, and abuse detection.
Google explains that websites using Google services may send information such as the page URL and IP address to Google, and that Google may use information from these services to provide functionality and protect against fraud and abuse.
Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's applicable privacy practices and terms.
7. Instagram and Other Third-Party Content
Our Website may include embedded content from Instagram.
Embedded social-media content may allow the third party providing that content to collect information about your visit, including information about your browser, device, IP address, and interaction with the embedded content.
The third party's privacy policy and terms may apply to information collected through its embedded content.
Advance does not control the privacy practices of Instagram or other third-party services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services when interacting with their content.
8. Third-Party Websites and Links
The Website may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties.
These may include resources related to employment, applications, donations, documents, and other services.
When you follow a link to a third-party website, you are leaving the Advance Website. Information you provide to that third party is subject to the third party's privacy policy and terms.
Advance is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites.
9. Employment Applications
Advance provides information about employment opportunities on the Website and may provide links to an external employment application system.
Employment applications submitted through an external application system are subject to the privacy practices and policies of the third-party system that processes the application.
Advance does not represent that employment application information submitted through an external system is collected or stored by the Advance Website.
Please review the applicable third-party privacy notice when submitting an employment application.
10. Application for Services
The Website provides access to information and resources related to applying for services from Advance.
Links or documents provided through the Website may direct you to external resources. The Website itself does not collect information through the linked Application for Services document.
If you submit information through an external service or process associated with an application for services, the handling of that information may be governed by the privacy practices and policies applicable to that service.
Please do not submit sensitive information through a general Website contact form.
11. Information Related to Advance's Services
Advance is a private nonprofit organization that provides services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Information relating to individuals receiving services from Advance may be subject to additional privacy requirements, policies, agreements, and applicable laws.
The Website is not intended to function as a secure system for submitting or storing confidential service, medical, or health information.
Please use appropriate secure channels provided by Advance when submitting information that requires additional confidentiality or protection.
12. Information Sharing
Advance does not sell personal information collected through the Website.
We may share information when reasonably necessary with:
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Service providers that help us operate and maintain the Website
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Website hosting, security, analytics, and technology providers
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Professional advisors and contractors
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Government agencies or other entities when required by law
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Law enforcement or other parties when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Advance or others
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Other parties when you have provided appropriate authorization or consent
We seek to limit information sharing to what is reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.
13. Data Security
Advance takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information submitted through the Website against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or method of storing information can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
14. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain appropriate business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
15. Children's Privacy
The Website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate authorization.
Because Advance provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, some individuals who interact with Advance may be minors or may have a parent, guardian, legal representative, or other authorized person acting on their behalf.
Information relating to services provided by Advance may be subject to additional privacy protections and internal policies.
If you believe that personal information has been submitted through the Website inappropriately, please contact Advance using the information below.
16. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding personal information that Advance maintains about you, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information.
You may contact us with questions regarding the information we collect through the Website or how that information is used.
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
17. Accessibility
Advance is committed to making its Website accessible and usable by as many people as possible.
If you have difficulty accessing information on the Website or require information in an alternative format, please contact us.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Advance may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or the services provided through the Website.
When changes are made, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the most current information about our privacy practices.
19. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled through the Website, please contact us:
Advance
301 Division Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
Email: info@advancebkg.com
Phone: (605) 692-7852
Last Updated: August 26, 2026