Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EEFNow ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.eefnow.org.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out contact forms
• Leave comments on blog posts
• Contact us via email

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Comments and feedback
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Click-through rates
• Device information
• Geographic location (country/region level)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website
• Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Improve our website and content
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and the rights of others

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. For detailed information about the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing of content on social platforms

5. Third-Party Services

We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us operate our website and deliver our services:

Analytics

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising

Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Email Marketing

We may use third-party email service providers to manage our newsletter and marketing communications. These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Social Media

Our website includes social media features (e.g., share buttons). These features may collect your IP address and set cookies to enable functionality. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security measures we implement include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure data storage practices

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider:

• The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data
• The purposes for which we process your personal data
• Legal requirements to retain data for minimum periods

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format

GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

If you are in the EEA, you have additional rights including:

• Right to object to processing
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of certain tracking through the methods described in this policy.

12. Third-Party Websites

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

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

EEFNow
Email: privacy@eefnow.org
Website: www.eefnow.org

For GDPR inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@eefnow.org.