MPOWR Foundation Privacy Statement
At MPOWR Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Personal information is any information or opinion that identifies you and may include sensitive information. The type of information we collect depends on your relationship with the MPOWR Foundation. For example, we collect personal information from program beneficiaries, business partners, donors, members of the public, online users of the MPOWR Foundation website, and MPOWR Foundation personnel (including volunteers, employees, candidates for volunteer work, and prospective employees).
Collecting personal information from individuals primarily aims to empower communities through financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs. MPOWR Foundation will take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information it collects, uses, retains, or discloses is accurate, complete, up-to-date and protected from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.
Information We Collect
When you interact with MPOWR Foundation through our website, we may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, and interests that help us better understand our community.
- Donation Information: Payment details, donation amounts, and any specific instructions related to your donation.
- Website Usage Information: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and browsing history.
How We Use Your Information
The personal information we collect is used to:
- Provide Services: Process donations, manage volunteer applications, and respond to inquiries.
- Improve Our Services: Enhance user experience on our website and tailor our content to meet your interests.
- Communication: Send updates, newsletters, and other information related to our programs and events, subject to your preferences.
- Compliance: Comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting and regulatory requirements.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:
- Service Providers: Entities that help us operate our website, process donations, or deliver communications.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when required by law to comply with legal processes or protect our rights.
Partners: With your consent, we may share information with partner organizations to collaborate on joint initiatives or programs.
MPOWR Foundation does not disclose personal information without your permission unless the disclosure is:
- In accordance with this Privacy Policy or any agreement you may enter into with us; or
- Required or authorized by law in the United States, including without limitation, California law and applicable international laws.
Wherever reasonably practicable, MPOWR Foundation will store personal information on data servers that are owned and controlled by the MPOWR Foundation and/or our third-party service providers. However, some of your information may be transferred, stored, processed, used, or disclosed overseas if our service providers are located overseas or if the information is required to be used or disclosed overseas for the purpose for which it was conveyed to the MPOWR Foundation by the individual. We ensure that any overseas transfer complies with California data privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies allow us to understand your preferences and improve our website’s functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is sent. Each browser is different, so check the “Help” menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences. Please note that if you disable the use of cookies on your web browser or remove or reject specific cookies from our website or linked sites, you may not be able to use the website as intended.
Personal Information Provided by Other Parties
MPOWR Foundation may also receive personal information from third parties—for example, references or referrals, advertising networks, payment and delivery services, sub-contractors, and/or other MPOWR Foundation partners. This information forms part of the personal information described in this policy.
Data Security
MPOWR Foundation takes data security seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
We take appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial measures to ensure that your information is kept secure, accurate, and up-to-date, and that it is retained only for as long as is reasonable and necessary.
While we implement robust security measures to protect your personal information once it is received, please be aware that the transmission of information over the internet is never completely secure. We strive to protect personal information but cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted to our website, so any transmission is at the user’s own risk. However, any payment card details (such as credit or debit cards) received on our website are securely passed to our payment processing provider in accordance with Payment Card Industry Security Standards.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or contacting us directly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for these websites’ privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
MPOWR Foundation is committed to protecting children’s privacy. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Privacy Statement on our website and indicating the date of the latest revision.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at:
MPOWR Foundation
Address: Los Angeles, California, USA
Phone Number: (021) 345-6789
Email Address: info@mpowrfoundation.org
Thank you for trusting MPOWR Foundation with your personal information. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.