Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10, January, 2025

Introduction

Advocacy Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or interact with us.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

Personal Information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Program or event preferences
  • Payment information (for program fees or donations)

 

Non-Personal Information:

  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Pages visited on our website
  • Referral source (how you found us)

 

Sensitive Information:

In certain cases, we may collect sensitive information, such as demographic details or information relevant to scholarships or financial assistance applications. Collection of such information will always be accompanied by explicit consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

Providing Services:

  • To register you for programs, events, or the Alumni Network.
  • To process payments and send confirmations.
  • To provide updates, resources, or mentorship opportunities.

 

Communication:

  • To send newsletters, program updates, or promotional content.
  • To respond to inquiries or customer service requests.

 

Website Improvement:

  • To monitor website performance and user engagement.
  • To analyze trends and improve the user experience.

 

Legal Compliance:

  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect it. These include:

  • Secure server connections (SSL encryption).
  • Regularly updated security protocols and software.
  • Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share it in the following circumstances:

Service Providers:

  • Third-party companies that assist with payment processing, event management, email communications, or analytics.

Legal Requirements:

  • When required by law or in response to legal requests, subpoenas, or court orders.

Consent-Based Sharing:

  • With your explicit consent, for example, when you opt into sharing your information with mentors or program collaborators.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Collect analytics about website performance and user behavior.
  • Deliver targeted advertisements (if applicable).

 

Managing Cookies:

You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

Children's Privacy

General Policy:

Our website and programs are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

Parental Involvement:

For any programs or services specifically designed for children (e.g., mentorship or community leadership initiatives), we may require parental consent to collect and process the child’s personal information.

Parents’ Rights:

Parents or guardians have the right to:

  • Access and review their child’s personal information.
  • Request the deletion of their child’s personal information.
  • Refuse the collection or use of their child’s personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@advocacyacademy.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have collected about you.
  • Request corrections or updates to your information.
  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@advocacyacademy.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

International Users

If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to the U.S.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

  • Email: advocacyacademy@bizfed.org
  • Address: 1150 South Olive Street, Floor 10, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Acceptance of Privacy Policy

By using our website or participating in Advocacy Academy programs, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Introduction

Advocacy Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or interact with us.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

Personal Information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Program or event preferences
  • Payment information (for program fees or donations)

 

Non-Personal Information:

  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Pages visited on our website
  • Referral source (how you found us)

 

Sensitive Information:

In certain cases, we may collect sensitive information, such as demographic details or information relevant to scholarships or financial assistance applications. Collection of such information will always be accompanied by explicit consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

Providing Services:

  • To register you for programs, events, or the Alumni Network.
  • To process payments and send confirmations.
  • To provide updates, resources, or mentorship opportunities.

 

Communication:

  • To send newsletters, program updates, or promotional content.
  • To respond to inquiries or customer service requests.

 

Website Improvement:

  • To monitor website performance and user engagement.
  • To analyze trends and improve the user experience.

 

Legal Compliance:

  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect it. These include:

  • Secure server connections (SSL encryption).
  • Regularly updated security protocols and software.
  • Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share it in the following circumstances:

Service Providers:

  • Third-party companies that assist with payment processing, event management, email communications, or analytics.

Legal Requirements:

  • When required by law or in response to legal requests, subpoenas, or court orders.

Consent-Based Sharing:

  • With your explicit consent, for example, when you opt into sharing your information with mentors or program collaborators.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Collect analytics about website performance and user behavior.
  • Deliver targeted advertisements (if applicable).

 

Managing Cookies:

You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

Children's Privacy

General Policy:

Our website and programs are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

Parental Involvement:

For any programs or services specifically designed for children (e.g., mentorship or community leadership initiatives), we may require parental consent to collect and process the child’s personal information.

Parents’ Rights:

Parents or guardians have the right to:

  • Access and review their child’s personal information.
  • Request the deletion of their child’s personal information.
  • Refuse the collection or use of their child’s personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@advocacyacademy.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have collected about you.
  • Request corrections or updates to your information.
  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@advocacyacademy.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

International Users

If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to the U.S.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

  • Email: advocacyacademy@bizfed.org
  • Address: 1150 South Olive Street, Floor 10, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Acceptance of Privacy Policy

By using our website or participating in Advocacy Academy programs, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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