PRIVACY POLICY
A legal disclaimer
Last Updated: October 2024
The Platinum Reine Foundation (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “the Foundation”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your personal information, ensuring transparency and compliance with relevant privacy legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information in a variety of ways, including but not limited to when you visit our site, fill out forms, make donations, subscribe to newsletters, register for events, or interact with us on social media. The types of information we collect include:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, payment information, and other identifiers you provide.
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Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device type, geolocation data, and browsing patterns.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
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Direct Interactions: When you provide us with your information by filling out forms, contacting us, or registering for services.
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Automated Technologies: We use cookies, tracking pixels, and other similar technologies to automatically collect certain information when you interact with our website.
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Third-Party Sources: We may receive information from third parties, such as social media platforms or payment processors.
3. Why We Collect Information
We collect and use your information for various purposes, including but not limited to:
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Providing and improving our services and website
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Processing donations and event registrations
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Responding to your inquiries and communications
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Sending newsletters, updates, and marketing materials (with your consent)
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Monitoring website traffic and analyzing trends to enhance user experience
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Complying with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
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Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us operate our website, process payments, manage communications, or analyze data, as long as these parties agree to keep your information confidential.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or investigate fraud or security concerns.
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Event Co-Sponsors or Partners: If you register for events co-hosted with other organizations, your information may be shared with them.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser. You may control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit some functionalities of our site.
We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted) to:
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Track website usage patterns and improve user experience
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Enable certain website features
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Analyze website traffic
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Personalize content and advertisements
6. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable privacy laws:
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Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
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Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
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Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
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Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
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Opt-Out of Marketing: You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, or as required by law. When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.
9. Minors' Data Collection
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us so we can promptly delete the data.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, which have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. Your continued use of our website after the changes take effect will signify your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights concerning your personal information, please contact us at:
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Email: info@platinumreine.org
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Fax: 315.299.5135
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Address: 2363 James St #762, Syracuse, NY 13206-2840