Privacy Policy

At Refugee Integration through Strategic Empowerment (RISE), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who engage with our website and services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) according to U.S. privacy laws and information security standards.

What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

PII refers to information that can be used alone or in combination with other data to identify, contact, or locate an individual. This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other personal details.

Information We Collect

When visiting our website, subscribing to our newsletter, filling out forms, or interacting with other site features, you may be asked to provide your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other details to enhance your experience.

When Do We Collect Information?

We collect information when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out forms on our site (e.g., volunteer sign-up, donation forms)
• Enter information for any engagement or interaction with our website

How Do We Use Your Information?

We use the information we collect to:

• Send periodic updates about our programs, services, and events
• Follow up on inquiries via email, phone, or other channels
• Streamline application processes related to volunteer programs, partnerships, and other community activities

How Do We Protect Your Information?

We take comprehensive security measures to protect your data:

• Regular malware scanning of our website
• Securing personal information behind encrypted networks is accessible only to authorized personnel bound by confidentiality agreements
• Encrypting sensitive data, including payment information, using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology
• Processing secure transactions through trusted gateway providers without storing data on our servers

Do We Use ‘Cookies’?

Yes. Cookies are small files that our website transfers to your device’s hard drive through your browser (if permitted) to recognize your browser and capture specific data. Cookies help us:

• Understand user preferences based on previous site activity
• Compile aggregate data on site traffic to enhance our website and user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of our site may not function optimally without them.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your PII to external parties. This excludes trusted service providers who assist us in running our website and conducting our operations, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.

Third-Party Links

We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website.

 Data Analytics

We use Google Analytics to gather data about site traffic and user interactions to help us improve our website. This data is collected through first-party and third-party cookies.

Opting Out

You can opt out of newsletters and promotional communications at any time. To unsubscribe from emails, click the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter. To opt out of text messages, reply with “STOP” to the received message.

COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

We do not market to or collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with COPPA guidelines.

CAN-SPAM Act

The CAN-SPAM Act sets rules for commercial email communications, giving recipients the right to request the cessation of emails. To comply with CAN-SPAM, we:

• Do not use misleading email subjects or addresses
• Identify promotional content clearly
• Include our physical business address
• Provide an opt-out mechanism in each email
• Respond promptly to unsubscribe requests.