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Privacy Policy

The Elite Change Makers Non-Profit (“we”, “us”, “EC” or “Company”) is committed to respecting your privacy.  This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information that we collect through the process of providing our Program, and your choices about the collection and use of your information. This is our general Privacy Policy. Please refer to the Donor Privacy Policy section below for additional privacy guarantees specific to donors.
Capitalized terms that are not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meaning given to them in our Terms of Use.
Click on the links below to jump to each section:

  • How We Collect and Use Information
  • Sharing of Your Information
  • How We Store and Protect Your Information
  • Choices about Your Information
  • Children’s Privacy
  • Links to Other Websites and Programs
  • Your California Privacy Rights
  • Your Rights Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
  • Donor Privacy Policy
  • Donor Bill of Rights
  • Changes to Our Privacy Policy

 

HOW WE COLLECT AND USE INFORMATION

Information we collect from you directly:

Registration and profile information.  We may ask that you provide personal information when you use the Program, such as by registering on our site, or corresponding with us, including, but not limited to, your first and last name, birth date, phone number, e-mail address, and photos   We may also ask for a variety of personal details to populate our database such as your school, academic history, student record information obtained from your school or other educational institution, demographic information, verification of enrollment, Grade Point Average (GPA), work history, interest, hobbies, affiliations and other pertinent information  We may retain any messages you send through the Program. We use this information to operate, maintain, and provide you with the features and functionality of the Program.

Messages and Content.  We may collect information when you communicate with us.
We use the information we collect or receive to operate, maintain, and provide you with the features and functionality of the Program, as well as to communicate directly with you.  For instance, we may use information you provide us for purposes such as statistical analysis, marketing and promoting our programs. We may send you emails containing updates, newsletters, or information about your scholarship applications.  If you do not want to receive such email messages, you will be given the option to opt-out or change your preferences.  We also use your information to send you Program-related emails (e.g., purchase and billing confirmations and reminders, changes/updates to features of the Program, technical and security notices).  You may not opt-out of Program-related e-mails.

Information we collect through technology:

Analytics information.   We may directly collect analytics data, or use third-party analytics tools, to help us measure traffic and usage trends for the Program.  These tools collect information sent by your browser or mobile device, including the pages you visit and other information that assists us in improving the Program.  We collect and use this analytics information in aggregate form such that it cannot reasonably be manipulated to identify any particular individual User.
Google Analytics We use Google Analytics, a web analytics Program provided by Google LLC, to better understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, navigation paths, and general geographic location based on IP address. This information helps us analyze trends, improve user experience, and optimize our website performance.

Google Analytics does not identify individual users personally. Instead, it aggregates data to provide insights into how our website is used. The information collected is transmitted to and stored on Google’s servers in accordance with their privacy practices.

Use of Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies, including those provided by Google Analytics, to enhance your experience on our website.

Additionally, we utilize a cookie consent management tool, provided by Elementor, which allows users to opt in to or manage their cookie preferences. Through this tool, you can choose which categories of cookies you allow us to use, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help recognize repeat visitors and understand user behavior.

These cookies may track details such as:

  • Pages you visit and how long you stay
  • How you arrived at our website (e.g., referral sources)
  • Basic device and browser information

You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie consent banner or settings provided by Elementor. You may also disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain functionalities of the website.

Device and Cross-Platform Data: Google Analytics may collect information about the device you use to access our website, including whether you are using a desktop, tablet, or mobile device. This may include details such as device type, operating system, browser type, and screen resolution.
In some cases, Google Analytics uses aggregated and anonymized data to understand user behavior across different devices. This helps us improve the consistency and performance of our website across platforms. This data does not personally identify individual users.

Your Choices and Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or by using tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please refer to their privacy policy.

SHARING OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may share your personal information in the instances described below.  For further information on your choices regarding your information, see the “Your Choices Regarding Your Information” section below.

Who we may share your information with:

  • We may share your information with third-party business partners, vendors, donors, consultants, and other Program providers that perform Programs on our behalf, in order to carry out their work for us, which may include content or Program fulfillment, billing, or providing analytics Programs.
  • We may share your information with donors, vendors, universities and, in order to build and maintain in our elite student database.
  • Our business partners who offer a Program to you jointly with us, for example, when running a co-sponsored scholarship or program.
  • Other parties in connection with any company transaction, such as a merger, sale of company assets or shares, reorganization, financing, change of control or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company or third party or in the event of bankruptcy or related or similar proceedings.
  • Third parties as required to (i) satisfy any applicable law, regulation, subpoena/court order, legal process or other government request, (ii) enforce our Terms of Use Agreement, including the investigation of potential violations thereof, (iii) investigate and defend ourselves against any third party claims or allegations, (iv) protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of this organization, its users or the public as required or permitted by law and (v) detect, prevent or otherwise address criminal (including fraud or stalking), security or technical issues.
  • We may share information we collect through technology, such as cookies, log files, device identifiers, and clear GIFs (such as anonymous usage data, referring/exit pages and URLs, platform types, number of clicks, etc.): (i) with our third-party partners for the purposes described in the section above on “How We Collect and Use Information.”  We may also aggregate or otherwise strip data of all personally identifying characteristics and may share that aggregated, anonymized data with third parties.

HOW WE STORE AND PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We care about the security of your information and use commercially reasonable physical, administrative, and technological safeguards to preserve the integrity and security of all information we collect and that we share with our Program providers.  However, no security system is impenetrable and we cannot guarantee the security of our systems 100%.  In the event that any information under our control is compromised as a result of a breach of security, we will take reasonable steps to investigate the situation and where appropriate, notify those individuals whose information may have been compromised and take other steps, in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations.

CHOICES ABOUT YOUR INFORMATION

You control your account information and settings.    You may update your profile information and email-communication preferences at any time by logging in to your account.   You can also stop receiving promotional email communications from us by clicking on the “unsubscribe link” provided in such communications.  We make every effort to promptly process all unsubscribe requests.  As noted above, you may not opt out of Program-related communications (e.g., account verification, purchase and billing confirmations and reminders, changes/updates to features of the Program, technical and security notices).  If you have any questions about reviewing or modifying your account information, you can contact us directly through the message center.

Tracking Technology.  The only way to completely opt out of the collection of any information through cookies or other tracking technology is to actively manage the settings on your browser or mobile device.  Please refer to your mobile device or browser’s technical information for instructions on how to delete and disable cookies, and other tracking/recording tools.  To learn more about cookies, clear GIFs/web beacons and related technologies, you may wish to visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org and/or the Network Advertising Initiative’s online resources, located at http://www.networkadvertising.org.  Depending on your type of device, it may not be possible to delete or disable tracking mechanisms on your mobile device.  Note that disabling cookies and/or other tracking tools prevents this organization and its partners from tracking your browser’s activities in relation to the Programs.  However, doing so may disable many of the features available through the Programs.  If you have any questions about opting out of the collection of cookies and other tracking/recording tools, you can contact us directly through the message center.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This company does not knowingly collect or solicit any information from anyone under the age of 13 or knowingly allow such persons to register as Users.  The Program and its content are not directed at children under the age of 13. In the event that we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.  If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us via the message center.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES AND PROGRAMS

The Programs may, from time to time, contain links to and from third party websites of our partners, advertisers, partner merchants, social networks, retailers and affiliates.  If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their policies.  Please check the individual policies before you submit any information to those websites.

YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

We collect various types of personal information about you both online and offline, as described in this privacy policy.  Under California law, clients who are residents of California may request certain information about our disclosure of personal information during the prior calendar year to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us via the message center.
Alternatively, you may send us an email through the message center with the words “California Privacy Rights” in the subject line.

ELITE CHANGE MAKERS DONOR PRIVACY POLICY/STATEMENT

EC respects the privacy of its donors.  This section of the Privacy Policy relates specifically to our donors.  Our general website Privacy Policy provides helpful information about our data practices. Please see the Privacy Policy above for terms governing our general website privacy terms and related information and disclosures.

EC Donor Privacy Statement:  EC will never trade, share or sell Donor Personal Information with anyone else, except as required by law.  For purposes of our Donor Privacy Policy, “Donor Personal Information” means information that identifies donors personally, such as a donor’s name, address, email address, and telephone number.  EC maintains Donor Personal Information for purposes of informing you of opportunities to participate in and/or support the mission and work of the Elite Changemakers. At any time, you may request to be removed from our contact list or revoke your authorization (if previously given) for EC to share Personal Information. To do so, simply contact us.

Collection of Donor Information.  If you register to participate in an EC event (e.g. a dinner, outreach event, POWERshop, etc.) using our event registration site, we collect your Donor Personal Information.

Contribution.  If you choose to use a credit card to donate or purchase through this site, we process through a secure third-party payment gateway, Authorize.net standard credit card information (card number, card type, expiration date) and keep a record of your financial transaction. Credit card numbers are passed through Authorize.net only until the charge can be processed (usually several minutes). EC does not retain credit card information. If you submit your credit card information on paper, the information is destroyed immediately after the transaction is complete.

Requests.  If you submit an online request for EC products such as free brochures, or submit a question through a “contact us” query, we may have to gather additional information from you to respond to your request. Such information will vary with the request but often includes name, shipping address, telephone number, and email address.

Use of Donor Data.  If you provide Donor Personal Information to EC, we may enter your name into our constituent database and contact you in order to:

  • Complete voluntary surveys seeking feedback for quality and Program improvement purposes.
  • Supply you with information including EC related news, EC programs, events and Programs.
  • Request voluntary time or monetary contributions to EC.

Request your participation in an EC research studies.

Additionally, our annual report publishes the names of individuals who contribute $1,000 and above. You may, however, choose to waive this benefit by designating your support as “anonymous.” This ensures your name will never appear on any public, EC donor list.

This Donor Privacy Policy applies to all Donor Personal Information that EC receives, both online (including through its website or mobile applications) and offline, as well as other electronic, written, or oral communications.  To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party Program provider, Donor Personal Information will be used only for purposes of processing the donation.

DONOR BILL OF RIGHTS

Elite Changemakers adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits.

Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good.  It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life.  To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, it is declared that all donors have these rights.

  • To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purpose.
  • To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
  • To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
  • To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
  • To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
  • To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
  • To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
  • To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers or employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
  • To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
  • To ask questions when making a donation and receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.

 

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY


This non-profit may modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect the changes in our business and practices, and so you should review this page periodically.  When we change the policy in a material manner we will let you know and update the ‘last modified’ date at the bottom of this page.


CONTACT US


For questions regarding our Privacy Policy or compliance, please send an email through the message center.