Privacy Policy

The Equal Rights Center has created this Privacy Policy to explain why we collect particular information and how we will protect your personal privacy on our website. The following discloses how we collect and use information for the website located at www.equalrightscenter.org.

In order to fully understand your rights we encourage you to read this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms of Use. The Equal Rights Center reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting changes on our Site. Any changes will be effective upon posting.

Because we want to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy, this Privacy Policy explains:
  • What personally identifiable information is collected through the Site;
  • Who collects such information;
  • How such information is used;
  • With whom your information may be shared;
  • What choices you have regarding collection, use and distribution of your information;
  • What kind of security procedures are in place to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of information under our control; and
  • How you can correct any inaccuracies in your information.

Questions regarding this statement should be directed to The Equal Rights Center by sending an email to info@equalrightscenter.org. Please reference this Privacy Policy in your subject line.

What Information We Collect and How We Use That Information:

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you sign up for updates, complete forms, make a donation, or register for paid programs or services through our Site or third-party platforms we use to manage registrations, surveys, or course offerings. This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, areas of interest, and, where applicable, billing information necessary to process your transaction.

When you make a donation or register for paid programs or services, payment-related information is processed by third-party payment processors.

We do not store full credit card numbers on our systems.

We do not request or store highly sensitive personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers.

We use the information we collect to:
  • Send communications you have requested, such as updates or newsletters
  • Process donations and registrations
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Improve our website, programs, and communications
  • Understand engagement with our content and services

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site and deliver communications (for example, email communication platforms, payment processors, form tools, or course and learning management platforms). These service providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect it.

IP Address:

We collect an IP address from all visitors to our Site. An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your device when you use the Internet.

We use IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our server, administer our Site, and analyze general usage trends.

We may use aggregated, non-identifiable information derived from IP addresses to improve website performance and user experience.

We do not use IP addresses to directly identify individuals, and we do not link IP addresses to personally identifiable information for individualized profiling or personalized content delivery.

Use of “Cookies”:

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to support website functionality, improve performance, and understand how visitors interact with our content.

Cookies may be used for the following purposes:
  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and performance
  • Preference cookies: Remember user settings and improve user experience

We do not use cookies to store sensitive personal information.

You can choose to disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Security:

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect.

Information transmitted through our Site is designed to be protected using industry-standard encryption technologies. We also limit access to personal information to authorized personnel who need it to perform their responsibilities.

While we take reasonable measures to safeguard your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Other Websites:

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. When you click on these links, you will be directed to a site that is not operated by us.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit, as their practices may differ from ours.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, you can contact:

The Equal Rights Center
820 First St NE, Suite LL160,
Washington, DC 20002
Main: 202.234.3062
Toll Free: 866.549.0009
Fax: 202.234.3106

You can also send an email to: info@equalrightscenter.org

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