Privacy Policy for Empower DC
1. Introduction
Empower DC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.empowerdc.org. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about nonprofit, register for events, subscribe to our newsletters, or make donations through the Site. participate in activities on the website, or otherwise contact us. By providing a telephone number and submitting the online sign up form you may opt-in to being contacted by SMS text message by checking a box. Message & data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to opt-out of further messaging. The personal information we collect may include:
- Name
- Contact information, such as email address, telephone number and mailing address
- Financial information, such as data related to your payment method (e.g., last 4 digits of credit/debt card number, card brand, expiration date) that we collect when you make donations through the Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:
- Register for events and manage your participation.
- Process your donations and send related information.
- Email or text you regarding events, newsletters or donation confirmations.
- Notify you of updates to the Site.
- Troubleshoot problems with donations.
- Send you newsletters and updates about out activities
- Solicit your support for our mission
4. Disclosure of Your Information
No personal, financial or mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. Inbound phone numbers are not published on our website.
5. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personal information.
6. Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure.
7. Your Choices and Opt-Outs
You have the right to opt out of certain uses and disclosures of your personal information. Where you have consented to the processing of your personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time and prevent further processing by contacting us using the contact details provided below. Additionally, you can typically remove and reject cookies from our site with your browser settings. Many browsers are set to accept cookies until you change your settings. If you remove or reject our cookies, it could affect how our site works for you. You can Opt-out to receiving calls, texts by replying STOP. You can opt-out of receiving emails by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or the choices you can make regarding your information, please contact us at:
Empower DC
Address: 1419 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Email: [email protected].
Last Updated: July 1, 2024
