Privacy
Website privacy policy
Effective date: August 2026
ABLE Center for Independent Living respects the privacy of the people we serve, website visitors, community members, and others who communicate with our organization.
This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we may collect through our website, how we may use that information, and the steps we take to protect it.
Information you choose to provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including information submitted through contact forms, requests for information or services, registrations, or other online forms.
Depending on the form or service, information may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Information contained in a message or request
- Information needed to respond to a request for services
- Other information you voluntarily choose to provide
Please do not provide sensitive personal, financial, medical, or other confidential information through a general website contact form unless the form specifically requests that information.
How we use information
ABLE Center for Independent Living may use information submitted through our website to:
- Respond to questions and requests.
- Provide information about programs, services, resources, and activities.
- Connect individuals with the appropriate staff member or service.
- Follow up regarding requests for services or assistance.
- Communicate about programs, events, or organizational activities when appropriate.
- Maintain appropriate organizational and program records.
- Meet applicable legal, grant, reporting, or funding requirements.
ABLE Center for Independent Living does not sell personal information submitted through our website.
Third-party services
Our website may use third-party service providers or technologies to operate certain website features. These third parties may provide services such as website hosting, online forms, analytics, embedded content, email communications, security, or other website functions.
Third-party services may collect limited technical or usage information according to their own privacy practices and policies. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party services when appropriate.
ABLE Center for Independent Living will make reasonable efforts to select and use third-party services in a manner consistent with our commitment to privacy and accessibility.
Website and technical information
Our website or third-party website providers may automatically collect limited technical information when someone visits the site. This may include information such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- General website usage information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- General technical information needed for website security and operation
This information may be used to maintain, secure, evaluate, and improve our website and online services.
Cookies
Our website or third-party services used by our website may use cookies or similar technologies. Cookies are small files used to support website functionality, remember preferences, measure website use, or provide certain third-party features.
Users may be able to control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the operation of some website features.
Sharing information
We limit access to personal information to employees, contractors, service providers, or other authorized individuals who need the information to perform their duties.
Information may also be disclosed when:
- Required by law;
- Required to meet applicable federal or grant requirements;
- Necessary to respond to a lawful government request; or
- Reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of an individual or the organization.
Protecting your information
ABLE Center for Independent Living takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information from unauthorized access, use, loss, or disclosure.
However, no website, email system, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Links to other websites
Our website may include links to government agencies, community organizations, service providers, disability resources, or other third-party websites.
ABLE Center for Independent Living is not responsible for the content, security, accessibility, or privacy practices of websites operated by other organizations.
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, programs, technology, or applicable requirements change. The most current version will be posted on our website with its updated effective date.
Privacy questions
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or information submitted through our website, contact:
ABLE Center for Independent Living
4803 Plaza Blvd, Suite 401
Odessa, Texas 79762
Phone: 432-580-3439
Email: info@ablecenterpb.org
Website: www.ablecenterpb.org
Questions about privacy?
ABLE Center for Independent Living
4803 Plaza Blvd, Suite 401, Odessa, Texas 79762