Privacy Policy
Ethical and Practical Common Sense Collective (EAPCSC)
At the Ethical and Practical Common Sense Collective (“EAPCSC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to support our mission, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address (e.g., for newsletters, donations, or event registration).
- Payment Information: For donations or purchases, we may collect billing details via secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store credit card numbers.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies or analytics tools (used minimally and ethically).
- Volunteer/Participant Information: When you sign up for programs, events, or volunteer opportunities, we may collect relevant details like availability, areas of interest, or accessibility needs.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Communicate with you about our work, events, and opportunities to participate.
- Manage donations and provide receipts or acknowledgments.
- Improve our website and outreach based on general usage data.
- Meet legal or financial obligations (e.g., for nonprofit reporting or compliance).
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or managing communications (e.g., email newsletter platforms, payment processors). These providers are required to uphold the same level of confidentiality and security.
We may disclose your information if legally required (e.g., to comply with a subpoena or IRS audit), but only to the extent necessary.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we have about you.
- Update or correct your data.
- Unsubscribe from emails or other communications at any time.
- Request deletion of your personal information, unless retention is required for legal or financial reasons.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: EAPCSCollective
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we encourage you to use caution when sharing sensitive information online.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data being collected inadvertently, we will delete it promptly.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on our website with the effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
Ethical and Practical Common Sense Collective (EAPCSC)