Empired Edge ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you visit our website, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or otherwise interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Donation information: donation amount, campaign designation, and payment details processed by our third-party payment providers (see Section 4). We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
- Volunteer and contact form submissions: any information you choose to share when applying to volunteer or contacting us.
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically when you use our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process donations and issue tax-deductible receipts.
- Communicate with you about your donation, volunteer application, or inquiry.
- Send newsletters and updates, where you have opted in — you may unsubscribe at any time.
- Improve our website and better understand how our programs are supported.
- Comply with legal and accounting obligations.
3. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies (such as Google Analytics) to understand site usage and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly as a result.
4. Third-Party Payment Processors
Donations are processed securely through third-party payment providers, including Stripe and PayPal. When you make a donation, your payment information is submitted directly to these providers under their own privacy and security policies — we never see or store your full card number.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Payment processors, to complete your donation.
- Service providers who help us operate our website, send emails, or process data on our behalf, under confidentiality obligations.
- Authorities, where required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others.
If you make an anonymous donation, your name will not be displayed publicly on our website.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You may request to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or opt out of marketing communications at any time, by contacting us at info@empirededge.org.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at info@empirededge.org.