Privacy and Data Protection

West-MEC Alliance / Privacy and Data Protection

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

West MEC Alliance is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding any personal information you provide through our website. We collect and use information only as necessary to support our mission and serve our community.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Make a donation
  • Complete a form on our website
  • Contact us directly

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details you choose to provide.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

  • Process donations and provide receipts
  • Communicate with you about your contributions or inquiries
  • Provide updates about our programs and initiatives
  • Improve our website and services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Payment Information

All payment transactions are processed securely through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. West MEC Alliance does not store or have access to your full credit card information.

Please refer to Stripe’s privacy policy for additional details on how payment information is handled.

Data Protection

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These measures include secure technologies, restricted access, and the use of encrypted connections (SSL).

Cookies and Website Usage

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools collect non-personal information such as browser type, pages visited, and general usage patterns.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. West MEC Alliance is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

Your Choices

You may choose not to provide personal information, though this may limit your ability to use certain features of the website, such as making a donation.

If you wish to update or request removal of your personal information, please contact us.

Updates to This Policy

West MEC Alliance may update this Privacy and Data Protection policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.