At CEC (Center for Engaged Compassion), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, members, and supporters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or participate in our programs.
1. Information We Collect CEC collects various types of information to fulfill our mission effectively. This includes:
Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it, such as through newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, donations, and volunteer applications, we may collect personal information, including your name, address, email address, phone number, and payment information.
Non-Personal Information: We collect non-personal data, such as browser type, device information, and other technical information that does not directly identify you, through automated means like cookies and tracking pixels.
2. How We Use Your Information CEC uses collected information in the following ways:
To Provide Services: We use your information to communicate updates, respond to inquiries, provide requested services, and process transactions.
To Improve Our Offerings: Non-personal information helps us understand how users engage with our website and programs, allowing us to enhance user experience and refine our services.
For Outreach and Fundraising: If you have opted in, we may send you information about our projects, events, and fundraising campaigns. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure CEC values your privacy and will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With third-party providers who assist in our operations, such as payment processors and email service providers. These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information for the purposes we specify.
Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of others.
4. Data Security We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet or email transmission is fully secure or error-free. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze usage. You may adjust your browser settings to block these technologies, but this may affect certain website features.
6. Links to External Sites Our website may contain links to third-party sites. CEC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any sites they visit.
7. Children’s Privacy CEC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected such information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.
8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy CEC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]
*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).