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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 30, 2025

The Association Against Religious Persecution ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our organization.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Make a donation
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Register as a volunteer
• Contact us through our website
• Participate in our campaigns or events

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Demographic information
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on our site
• Date and time of your visit

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process donations and provide tax receipts
• To communicate with you about our programs, campaigns, and events
• To send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our organization and users from fraud or illegal activities

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, sending communications, or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our users, or others.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring organization.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

10. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Note: This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 83-1519561), we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and ethical conduct in all our operations.