Effective Date: 1/6/2025
At Empower Diaspora, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. As a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to empowering the African immigrant community, we value your trust and want you to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
This Privacy Policy explains how Empower Diaspora collects, uses, and safeguards your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our organization. By using our website or providing your information, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Empower Diaspora collects personal information when you interact with our website, donate, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in our programs. This information may include, but is not limited to:
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Personal Information: Your name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
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Donation Information: If you make a donation, we collect payment information such as credit card details and billing address, though sensitive payment information is processed securely through our third-party payment processors.
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Website Usage Information: We collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website. This information is used for analytics and improving our website functionality.
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Communication Preferences: We may track whether you have opted in to receive updates, newsletters, or other communications from us.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
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To Process Donations: To process financial contributions and provide receipts for donations made to Empower Diaspora.
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To Communicate with You: To send you updates, newsletters, and information about Empower Diaspora's activities, events, and campaigns.
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To Improve Our Services: To analyze website usage data to enhance user experience and improve our programs, communications, and online presence.
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To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, such as reporting donation information as required by law for 501(c)(4) organizations.
3. How We Protect Your Information
Empower Diaspora is committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We have implemented reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmitting or storing data is 100% secure. While we take steps to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
Empower Diaspora does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in processing donations, conducting surveys, or managing communications. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they perform for us.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with a legal process, such as a subpoena or court order.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring organization. We will notify you of any such transfer.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Empower Diaspora uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to track usage patterns and preferences. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but please note that this may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access and Update Your Information: You can review, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us directly.
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Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in each email.
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Request Data Deletion: If you no longer wish for us to store your personal information, you can request deletion by contacting us directly. However, we may need to retain certain data for legal or record-keeping purposes.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by Empower Diaspora. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Empower Diaspora’s website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Empower Diaspora may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on our website with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us directly