Unity Circle for Change Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 27, 2025

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Unity Circle for Change is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, program participants, volunteers, and website visitors. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with our mission of education, equity, and empowerment.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information to support our operations, process donations, and provide services. This includes two main types:

A. Personal Information (Provided by You)

This is information you voluntarily provide to us when you donate, sign up for programs, subscribe to our newsletter, or use our contact form.

• Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

• Donation Information: Payment method details (which are securely processed by third-party services and are not stored directly by us), donation amount, and history.

• Program/Application Data: Information submitted for scholarships (e.g., educational background), volunteer applications (e.g., skills, availability), or enrollment in labs (e.g., professional goals).

B. Non-Personal Information (Collected Automatically)

When you visit our website, we automatically collect non-identifying information to improve site performance and user experience.

• Technical Data: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device type.

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the site, and referring websites. This is typically collected through cookies and website analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for purposes related to our mission:

• To Process Transactions: To receive and acknowledge donations, register you for events, and manage program fees.

• To Provide Services: To manage your participation in programs like the Unity Scholars Fund or the Elevate Entrepreneurship Lab.

• To Communicate: To send you newsletters, updates on our impact, event invitations, or to respond to your inquiries.

• To Improve Our Website: To analyze usage trends and make technical improvements to enhance accessibility and usability.

3. Sharing Your Information

Unity Circle for Change does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you (e.g., payment processors, email service providers). These parties are required to keep your information confidential.

• Legal Requirements: We will disclose information when required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or protect our rights and safety.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. All financial transactions are processed via secure protocols (SSL/TLS), and we strive to protect data storage with industry-standard practices. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving future email communications from us by following the unsubscribe link provided in every email.

• Access/Correction: If you wish to review or request corrections to any personal information we hold about you, please contact us using the information below.

6. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us directly.