Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how PISTACHE (hereinafter referred to as “we, ” “us, ” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

  • Contact Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and postal address, which you provide when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or make a donation.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your use of the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the Site, and gather demographic information about our user base.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on the Site. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and allow us to recognize you when you return to the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve the Site: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Site, as well as to personalize your experience and provide you with relevant content.
  • To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide you with updates about our programs and events, and send you newsletters and other promotional materials. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the emails.
  • To Process Donations: If you make a donation to PISTACHE, we will use your information to process your donation and provide you with a receipt.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, processing donations, sending emails, and performing other business functions. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required to do so by law or legal process, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

We will never share your data with social media platforms.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
  • Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
  • Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Portability: You have the right to request that we provide you with a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at epictinyg@gmail.com. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes to this Privacy Policy on the Site and update the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: epictinyg@gmail.com

10. Association Information

PISTACHE is a nonprofit organization operating under Association ID: W174001730.