Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to Catalyst for Systems Change. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, catalystforsystemschange.org. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

  • Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us when you donate, subscribe to our newsletter, volunteer, or contact us.
  • Non-Personal Information: This includes information that does not directly identify you. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about your usage of our website.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and analyze website traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our website and services, including personalizing your experience and providing customer support.
  • To Communicate with You: We may use your information to send you newsletters, updates, and other communications about Catalyst for Systems Change’s programs, events, and initiatives. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
  • To Process Donations: If you make a donation, we use your information to process your donation and provide you with a receipt.
  • To Analyze Website Usage: We use non-personal information and tracking technologies to analyze website traffic, track user behavior, and improve the performance and usability of our website.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, sending communications, and providing other services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
  • Partners: We may share your information with partners who collaborate with us on programs and initiatives. We will only share your information with partners who have agreed to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required to do so by law or legal process, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Using secure server software (SSL) to encrypt sensitive information transmitted between your browser and our server.
  • Storing your information on secure servers that are protected by firewalls and other security measures.
  • Limiting access to your information to authorized personnel who need to know it in order to perform their job duties.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or destroy it.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your information:

  • Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Information]

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these websites before providing them with your personal information.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Information]

Last Updated: [Insert Date]