PRIVACY POLICY.

ROOTED for Change "ROOTED," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights regarding your data. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, fill out forms, make a donation, or communicate with us directly. The information we may collect includes, but is not limited to:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information you provide voluntarily.

• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

• Financial Information: If you make a donation or engage in financial transactions, we may collect payment information, such as credit card details (processed by secure third-party services).

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site. These tools help us understand how users engage with our content, analyze trends, and personalize your experience.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to fulfill the purposes for which it was provided, such as:

• To respond to your inquiries, questions, or requests.

• To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our services, programs, or events.

• To process donations or purchases made on our website.

• To improve the functionality of our website and enhance your user experience.

• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

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We may also use data for internal purposes, including analysis and research, to improve our services and tailor our offerings to better serve you.

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3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not share your personal information with third parties except as follows:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with functions such as payment processing, email delivery, and website analytics. These third parties are obligated to protect your data and may not use it for purposes other than providing the contracted services.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and how it affects your privacy rights.

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4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We employ physical, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also choose to opt out of receiving marketing emails or newsletters from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.

• Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

• Data Deletion: If you no longer wish for us to hold your personal information, you may request that we delete your data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.

• Opt-out: You may opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us directly.

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To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@rootedforchange.org.

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6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze how visitors use our site, and improve the services we offer. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website and your experience.

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7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These websites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Rooted reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

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ROOTED for Change

📧 info@rootedforchange.org
🌐 www.rootedforchange.org