PRIVACY POLICY
Impact Oakland is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personally identifiable information (PII) when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your information in compliance with applicable laws and best practices.
What Personal Information Do We Collect?
When you interact with our website, you may be asked to provide personal information, including but not limited to:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Other information necessary to enhance your experience with our services or programs
When Do We Collect Information?
We collect information from you when you:
Register on our site
Subscribe to a newsletter
Fill out a form
Make a donation or purchase
Submit an inquiry or interact with specific features of the site
How Do We Use Your Information?
The information collected may be used in the following ways:
To process donations or purchases
To send updates, newsletters, or information about programs and events
To respond to inquiries and provide support
To improve our website and services
To administer contests, surveys, or other site features
How Do We Protect Your Information?
Your personal information is stored behind secure networks and is accessible only to authorized personnel with specific access rights. All sensitive information provided is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
Additionally: We use appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your information.
Transactions are processed through secure payment gateways and are not stored on our servers.
Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the site but will not prevent you from making donations or engaging with core features.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your PII to outside parties without your consent, except for:
Trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our operations, as long as they agree to maintain confidentiality.
Situations where we are required by law to release information to comply with legal obligations.
Non-personally identifiable visitor information may be shared for marketing or analytics purposes.
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. These sites operate independently, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Google Services
We may use Google services, such as Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic and improve our services. Google’s advertising principles ensure a positive user experience. Users can opt out of certain Google data collection activities via the Google Ad Settings page.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Fair Information Practices
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users via email within 7 business days. We adhere to the principles of Fair Information Practices to ensure your rights to privacy and data security are respected.
CAN-SPAM Act Compliance
To comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, we:
Do not use misleading email subjects or addresses
Clearly identify promotional messages
Provide instructions in our emails to allow users to unsubscribe easily
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@impactoakland.org
Last Edited: December 1, 2024
Please also review our Terms and Conditions to understand the rules and guidelines for using our website and services.