Effective Date: 11/11/2024
Introduction
Immigrant Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.immigrantguide.org (“Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your experience on our Site is secure. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of information, including personal information, in connection with the Site. By accessing or using our Site, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information
When you interact with our Site, we may collect personal information that identifies you, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Payment or donation information, where applicable
- Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect information about your device and usage of our Site, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type (e.g., mobile or desktop)
- Operating system
- Pages visited, including time spent on each page
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about how you use the Site and improve your experience. You may adjust your browser settings to reject cookies, although some features of the Site may not function as intended.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Site
- Improve and personalize the Site and our communications with you
- Process donations, where applicable, and provide donation receipts
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send periodic updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (you can opt out at any time)
- Monitor and analyze usage and activities to improve Site performance and user experience
- Comply with legal requirements and fulfill our obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
How We Share Your Information
- Third-Party Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist in supporting our operations, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, email communications, and technical support. These providers are required to use the information only as necessary to perform their services.
- Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena or legal process, or to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, we may transfer the information we have collected to the relevant third party, provided that the party agrees to protect your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please be aware that no security measures are completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Choices
Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to update or correct any inaccurate information.
- Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you may unsubscribe by following the instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature, which allows you to signal your preferences regarding online tracking. Currently, our Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for individuals 13 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy and may provide additional notice, such as posting a notice on our Site or sending an email notification.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Immigrant Guide