www.laredoimmigrantalliance.org (the "Site") is owned and operated by Laredo Immigrant Alliance, nonprofit organization exempt under IRS Code 501(c)(3) . Laredo Immigrant Alliance can be contacted at:

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info@laredoimmigrantalliance.org
(956) 410-0713
P.O. Box 2308 Laredo, TX 78044

Purpose
The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:
1. The personal data we will collect;
2. Use of collected data;
3. Who has access to the data collected;
4. The rights of Site users; and
5. The Site's cookie policy.
This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

Consent
By using our Site users agree that they consent to:
1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy; and
2. The collection, use, and retention of the data listed in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

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Data Collected Automatically
When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:
1. IP address;
2. Location;
3. Hardware and software details;
4. Clicked links;
5. Content viewed; and
6. Session duration.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way
We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:
1. First and last name;
2. Email address;
3. Phone number; and
4. Messages and questions about the contact form and/or individuals interested in internship or volunteer opportunities.
This data may be collected using the following methods:
1. A contact form embedded on the website, where users voluntarily provide their name, email, phone number, and a message/question;
2. External Google Forms, linked from the website, which collect user-submitted information from individuals interested in internship or volunteer opportunities;
3. An embedded or linked Givebutter donation form, which collects donor contact information (such as name and email) and payment details (e.g., credit card or payment processor information) securely through Givebutter’s platform; and

4. Wix platform analytics and cookies, which may automatically collect technical data such as IP addresses, session duration, device/browser type, and pages visited.

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How We Use Personal Data
Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.
The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:
1. Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form;
2. Process and review applications for internships or volunteer opportunities submitted via Google Forms;
3. Process and acknowledge donations submitted via Givebutter, including issuing receipts and maintaining donor communication; and
4. Analyze user interaction with the site (via Wix/Google Analytics) in order to improve user experience, troubleshoot technical issues, and understand visitor behavior.

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:
1. Communication;
2. Enhance user experience; and
3. Optimize website performance and security.

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees
We may disclose user data to any member of our organization who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
 

Third Parties
We may share user data with the following third parties:
1. Google Analytics;
2. Wix;
3. Givebutter; and
4. Google Forms.

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We may share the following user data with third parties:
1. Pages visited, time spent on the site, browser and device type, geographic location, and referral sources.

We may share user data with third parties for the following purposes:
1. All third-party cookies are used strictly for operational, functional, or analytical purposes..

Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to
achieve the given purpose.

Other Disclosures
We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:
1. If the law requires it;
2. If it is required for any legal proceeding; and
3. To prove or protect our legal rights.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another Site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data
User data will be stored until the purpose the data was collected for has been achieved.

 

You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data
SSL encryption (HTTPS): All Wix websites include an SSL certificate by default, which ensures that data transmitted between the user's browser and the website is encrypted. Secure form submissions: Any data submitted through Wix contact forms is encrypted and
stored securely on Wix servers. Data storage on secure servers: Wix stores all website data on secure servers located in multiple
data centers with advanced security measures. Compliance with privacy regulations: Wix is compliant with major privacy standards such as GDPR, CCPA, and PCI DSS (for payment security).

User access controls: Only authorized users (e.g., the website owner or assigned admins) can access form submissions or manage data through the Wix dashboard.
CAPTCHA protection: Wix allows CAPTCHA to be enabled on forms to help prevent spam and bot submissions.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

Children
We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 13 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact our privacy officer.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected
If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, or if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, please contact our privacy officer here:

info@laredoimmigrantalliance.org
(956) 410-0713
P.O. Box 2308 Laredo, TX 78044

For data submitted through Givebutter, donors should refer to Givebutter's own privacy policy and contact their support team for requests related to donation records and payment data.

Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

1. Functional cookies
Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits;
2. Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Site, etc;

3. Operational
Cookies may be used to track user interaction with the website or donation platform, and redirect user to complete internship or volunteer applications.; and 
4. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are created by a website other than ours. We may use third-party cookies to achieve the following purposes:
a. Google Analytics cookies, which collect information about how visitors interact with the website. This includes data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser and device type, geographic location, and referral sources. This information is used to analyze website performance and improve user experience; 
b. Wix cookies, which are used for essential site functionality, security, and performance tracking;
c. Givebutter cookies, which may be used to track user interaction with the donation platform, if the form is embedded or linked;
d. Google Forms cookies, which may be used when users are redirected to complete internship or volunteer applications; and
e. All third-party cookies are used strictly for operational, functional, or analytical purposes. No advertising or marketing cookies are currently in use on the website.

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Modifications
This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact us at:

info@laredoimmigrantalliance.org
(956) 410-0713
P.O. Box 2308 Laredo, TX 78044