Organization: Empowering Women Inc.
EIN: 35-2798839
1. Introduction
Empowering Women Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information you provide through our website, donation platforms, events, and other online or offline interactions.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, postal address, payment details (for donations), and any other information you voluntarily provide.
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Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, and website usage statistics collected through cookies and analytics tools.
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Donation Information: Amounts, frequency, and payment method (processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors).
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Volunteer or Membership Information: Application details, background information, and preferences related to your engagement with our programs.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Process and acknowledge donations or contributions.
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Communicate updates, newsletters, and impact reports (only if you opt-in).
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Manage events, programs, and volunteer participation.
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Improve our website, services, and outreach efforts.
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Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
4. Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. Sensitive donation information is transmitted through encrypted (SSL) connections and processed by secure payment gateways.
While we take all reasonable steps to secure your data, no transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share limited information only with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email systems) who perform functions on our behalf.
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Government or regulatory authorities when required by law.
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Partners or affiliates solely for carrying out legitimate nonprofit activities under confidentiality agreements.
6. International Data Transfers
As Empowering Women Inc. operates internationally, your information may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence. By using our website or services, you consent to this transfer, which will always occur under appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable laws.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access, update, or delete your personal information.
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Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
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Request information about how your data is used.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email].
8. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and user experience. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings. We may also use analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and improve our site.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law (e.g., donation records for tax compliance).
12. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or privacy requests, please contact:
Empowering Women Inc.