Privacy Policy

Effective: 10/14/2024

Empezando Contigo: Association for Latine Therapists (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.empezandocontigo.org], as well as your choices regarding your information. By accessing or using our site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

  1. Personal Information: When you sign up for our membership, participate in events, or engage with our community, we may collect personal information such as:
    • Name
    • Email address
    • Mailing address
    • Phone number
    • Professional details (e.g., licensure, profession)
    • Payment information for membership fees
  2. Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Pages you visit
    • Time spent on pages
    • Other analytics data through tools like Google Analytics
  3. Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site, store your preferences, and collect information about site usage.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected in the following ways:

  • To provide and maintain our services, including membership and event participation
  • To improve website performance and personalize your experience
  • To communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and event information
  • To process payments and manage billing
  • For internal analytics and research to better understand our community’s needs
  • To comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following instances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or send communications. These providers are required to protect your information.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
  • Community Events: With your consent, we may share your contact information with other Empezando Contigo members to facilitate networking and community building.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and Update Information: You may access or update your personal information by contacting us at hola@empezandocontigo.org.
  • Opt-out: You may opt out of receiving marketing or promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.
  • Cookies: You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on our site.

Third-Party Links

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

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The updated version will be posted on this page, with the “Effective Date” at the top.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hola@empezandocontigo.org.