Privacy Policy
A LEGAL DISCLAIMER
PRIVACY POLICY - THE BASICS
Effective Date: 01/05/2025
Empowered by Empathy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide through our website (empoweredbyempathy.org).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Payment Information: Payment details provided during donations or purchases (processed securely by PayPal or Zeffy).
• Other Information: Details provided through forms (e.g., volunteer sign-up, event registration).
b. Non-Personal Information
• IP address, browser type, and Website usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
• Process donations, purchases, and transactions securely.
• Send donation receipts, confirmations, and acknowledgments.
• Communicate updates about events, programs, and opportunities.
• Improve the functionality and content of our website.
• Comply with legal obligations and ensure the security of our operations.
3. Payment Processing and Security
• Third-Party Processors: We use PayPal and Zeffy to process donations and payments. These platforms are responsible for securely handling your payment information.
• Data Handling:
• PayPal and Zeffy collect and process payment information directly through their secure systems.
• Empowered by Empathy does not store full payment details on its servers.
• Compliance: Both PayPal and Zeffy adhere to industry standards such as PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) to ensure the security of your payment information.
For more information, please review the privacy policies of our payment processors:
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information:
• With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., PayPal, Zeffy, Wix) to process payments, host our Website, or send communications.
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Improve your browsing experience.
• Track Website usage for analytics and performance optimization.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit certain Website features.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission (e.g., SSL/TLS).
• Regular monitoring of our systems for vulnerabilities.
• Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Request information about how your data is processed.
• Opt out of receiving marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Please review this page periodically for updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: