Privacy Policy
The Worldwide Civility Council (“WCC”) and all its subsidiaries ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal identifiable information (PII). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our organization, website, or services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of PII when you interact with our website or services:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment information, and other data you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and other technical data collected through Google Analytics.
- Payment Information: If you make donations or payments, your information is processed securely via Stripe. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your PII to:
- Process donations or transactions.
- Communicate with you about our programs, events, or updates.
- Improve our website and services using insights from Google Analytics.
- Comply with legal obligations and ensure the security of our platform.
We will NEVER SELL, rent, or trade your PII to any third party for profit.
3. Third-Party Services
We use third-party tools and services to provide and enhance our operations:
- Google Analytics: Collects aggregated, non-identifiable data to analyze website usage and performance. Google’s Privacy Policy applies.
- Stripe: Processes payments securely. Stripe’s Privacy Policy applies.
These services operate independently, and their privacy practices are governed by their respective privacy policies.
4. Data Sharing
We may share your PII only under the following circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers).
- To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests by public authorities.
5. Data Retention
We retain your PII only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your PII. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your PII, including:
- Accessing your data.
- Correcting inaccurate information.
- Requesting the deletion of your data.
- Opting out of marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, contact us at Info@CivilityCouncil.org.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, track website performance, and deliver relevant content. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your PII, please contact us at: Info@CivilityCouncil.org
Thank you for supporting our nonprofit mission and trusting us with your personal information.