At GentleNest Stability Network, we recognize that for men fleeing domestic violence, privacy is a critical component of safety. This policy outlines how we protect your personal information and the strict measures we take to ensure your data remains confidential.
Information Collection
We only collect personal information that is necessary for providing crisis intervention, shelter, and stabilization services. This may include contact details, emergency contacts, and background information relevant to your safety and trauma-informed care.
Strict Non-Disclosure
GentleNest maintains a zero-sharing policy. Your personal information, location, and case details will never be shared with outside individuals, family members, or third parties without your explicit, written consent, except where required by law (e.g., in cases of immediate threat to life or child welfare concerns).
Digital Security
All digital records are stored in high-security, encrypted databases. Our website uses industry-standard SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect information sent via our contact and intake forms.
Location Privacy
To protect the anonymity of our residents, our shelter location is never published online. We ask all visitors and partners to respect this confidentiality to maintain a secure environment for all.
Data Retention
Information is retained only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal and funding reporting requirements. Once information is no longer needed, it is securely destroyed or de-identified.
Questions about your data?
If you have concerns regarding how your information is being handled, please contact our Privacy Officer at imfo@gentlenest.org.
