Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

Andiasmara (“we,” “us,” “our”) is deeply committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our donors, volunteers, and website users (“you,” “your”). This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes the types of information we collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website at [plum-frog-257272.hostingersite.com] (our “Website”), and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

This Policy applies to information we collect:

• On this Website.
• In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website.
• When you interact with us in person at events or at our location.

Please read this Policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to this Policy.

2. Information We Collect and How We Collect It

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:

2.1. Information You Provide to Us Directly:

• Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect personal information such as your full name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. Your payment information (credit card number, etc.) is collected and processed directly by our secure third-party payment processors; we do not store this sensitive information on our servers.
• Communication Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, contact us via a form, or email us directly, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your message.
• Volunteer Information: When you apply to volunteer, we may collect your name, contact information, availability, areas of interest, and any information necessary for a background check, as disclosed at the time of application.

2.2. Information We Collect Automatically:

• Usage Details and Log Data: As you navigate through our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies (small files placed on your computer’s hard drive) and similar technologies to help our Website function, analyze its performance, and personalize your experience. You can refuse to accept browser cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser. However, if you select this setting, you may be unable to access certain parts of our Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information that we collect about you or that you provide to us for the following purposes:

• To Process Transactions: To process your donations, provide you with donation receipts, and maintain a record of your giving history as required by law.
• To Communicate with You: To send you newsletters, event invitations, updates about our programs, and other communications that you have requested or that we believe may be of interest to you.
• To Acknowledge Your Support: To thank you for your support and, with your consent, to recognize your contribution publicly.
• To Manage Our Programs: To coordinate volunteer activities and manage our charitable programs effectively.
• To Improve Our Website: To analyze how our Website is used, diagnose technical problems, and enhance the user experience.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet our legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements.
• To Fulfill Any Other Purpose for which you provide it and with your consent.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We value your trust and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for their marketing purposes. We may disclose your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

• To Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, email distribution services, database management). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to (i) comply with a legal obligation or respond to a subpoena, court order, or government request; (ii) protect and defend the rights or property of Andiasmara; or (iii) act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the Website or the public.
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We have implemented commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. Our website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt information transmitted between your browser and our server.

However, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to provide our services, to resolve disputes, to establish legal defenses, to conduct audits, to pursue legitimate business purposes, to enforce our agreements, and to comply with applicable laws.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights and choices regarding the personal information we maintain about you:

• Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request that we correct, amend, or delete it if it is inaccurate.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link provided in those emails. Please note that you may still receive transactional communications from us, such as donation receipts.
• Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information on this Website. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at jazzcat@plum-frog-257272.hostingersite.com.

9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the new Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Andiasmara
Attn: Privacy Officer
c/o Lakeview Artisans Makers Collective
4219 South Drexel Blvd., Garden Courtyard Flat
Heritage District, Chicago, IL 60653, US
Email: jazzcat@plum-frog-257272.hostingersite.com