Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 Last Updated: January 1, 2025
The Social Incubator USA ("we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.
Organization Details: Social Incubator USA 1701 Directors Blvd., Austin, TX 78744 EIN: 33-2253653
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter via Beehiiv, we collect your email address.
- Volunteer Applications: When you submit an application through Google Forms, we collect your name, email, and any information you provide in the form.
- Donations: When you make a donation through Zeffy, your payment and contact information is collected and processed by Zeffy. We do not store your payment card details.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics Data: If you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, referral source, device type, and approximate geographic location.
- Hosting Data: Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may collect standard server logs including IP addresses and request metadata.
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver our newsletter and updates about our mission
- To process volunteer applications
- To process and acknowledge donations
- To analyze website usage and improve our site (with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may receive your data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Beehiiv | Newsletter delivery | beehiiv.com/privacy |
| Google Forms | Volunteer applications | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Zeffy | Donation processing | zeffy.com/privacy-policy |
| Google Analytics 4 | Website analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Vercel | Website hosting | vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy |
Cookies
We use cookies as follows:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (session management, security). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics 4 tracking cookies. These are only loaded after you provide explicit consent through our cookie consent banner. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies.
Data Retention
- Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Volunteer application data: Retained for the duration of the application review process and up to 12 months thereafter.
- Donation records: Retained as required by tax law (typically 7 years).
- Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data for 14 months by default.
Your Rights
For All Users
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Withdraw consent for analytics tracking at any time
GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you additionally have the right to:
- Data portability
- Restrict processing of your data
- Object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related requests or questions, please contact us at:
Email: usa@asociatiasocialincubator.org Address: Social Incubator USA, 1701 Directors Blvd., Austin, TX 78744