PRIVACY POLICY
Center for Engaged Compassion (CEC)
At the Center for Engaged Compassion (CEC), we are committed to protecting the privacy and trust of our visitors, participants, students, donors, supporters, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage your information when you visit our website, register for programs, participate in our offerings, make a donation, subscribe to our communications, or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
CEC collects information that helps us serve our community and fulfill our mission. The types of information we may collect include:
Personal Information:
When you voluntarily provide information through our website, registration forms, donations, newsletter sign-ups, applications, or other communications, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment information, professional information, and other details you choose to provide.
Program and Participation Information:
When you participate in CEC programs, courses, workshops, retreats, or other offerings, we may collect information necessary to support your participation and provide program-related communication.
Non-Personal Information:
We may collect non-identifying information automatically when you visit our website, including browser type, device information, website usage data, and other technical information through tools such as cookies and analytics technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
CEC uses collected information for purposes including:
Providing Services and Support:
To communicate with you, process registrations and donations, provide access to programs and resources, respond to inquiries, and support your participation in CEC offerings.
Communication and Outreach:
With your consent, we may send emails about upcoming programs, events, resources, community offerings, and opportunities to engage with CEC. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
Improving Our Programs and Website:
We may use non-personal information to understand how visitors engage with our website and offerings so we can improve our programs, resources, and user experience.
Supporting Our Mission:
We may use information to communicate updates about CEC’s work, including community initiatives, educational opportunities, and fundraising efforts.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
CEC respects your privacy and does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers:
We may share information with trusted third-party providers who support our operations, such as email communication platforms, website hosting services, learning platforms, registration systems, payment processors, and other tools that help us provide our programs and services. These providers are permitted to use your information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.
Legal Requirements:
We may disclose information if required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, privacy, or property of CEC, our community, or others.
4. Payment Information
CEC uses third-party payment processors to securely process donations, registrations, and other transactions. CEC does not store complete payment card information on our systems. Payment information is handled according to the privacy policies and security practices of the applicable payment provider.
5. Data Security
CEC takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we work to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information shared online.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor engagement, and enhance your experience.
You may adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies; however, doing so may affect certain website features.
7. Links to External Websites
Our website may include links to external websites, resources, or services. CEC is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
CEC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove that information.
9. Your Communication Preferences
When you provide your information through CEC’s website, registration forms, or newsletter sign-ups, you may receive communications related to our programs, events, resources, and community offerings.
You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
CEC may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, programs, or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how CEC manages your information, please contact us at:
Center for Engaged Compassion
Email: [email protected]
Effective Date:Â August 2026
*This policy provides transparency and reflects CEC’s commitment to privacy as the Center for Engaged Compassion. This Privacy Policy applies to residents of countries outside the European Union (EU).
