Privacy policy.

Effective Date: 10/08/2025

At Ignite Our Powe, your privacy matters. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring that your experience with our website, www.IgniteOurPower.org, is safe, transparent, and respectful. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, participate in our programs, or engage with us online. By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily share with us, including:

  • Name, email address, and contact details (for subscriptions, event registrations, or contact forms)

  • Information you provide when making a donation or purchase (billing or payment details processed securely through third-party providers)

  • Any information you choose to share in surveys, feedback forms, or other communications

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

  • Your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system

  • Pages you view, links you click, and how you navigate our Site

  • Referral source (how you arrived at our Site) and session duration

We collect this data to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve our content and outreach.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic patterns. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Recognize returning visitors

  • Track engagement and measure the effectiveness of our content

  • Personalize your experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly if you do. We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, which collect non-personally identifiable data about your interaction with our Site. To learn more about how Google uses this data, visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners. We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you about programs, resources, or updates

  • Send newsletters, event invitations, and educational materials (if you opt in)

  • Process donations or purchases made through our Site

  • Improve our content, outreach, and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations and ensure the safety and integrity of our Site

We will never sell or rent your personal information. We only use it to serve and communicate with our community in ways that align with our mission.

4. When We Share Information

We may share limited information with trusted third parties who help us operate our organization, including:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, email delivery systems, web hosts, and analytics tools

  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government request

  • Organizational Partners: When collaborating with aligned organizations or co-hosting events (only with your consent or where necessary for participation)

All partners and service providers are required to handle your data securely and use it only for authorized purposes.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to safeguard your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

  • All personal data is stored on secure, password-protected servers or platforms with restricted access.

  • Payment information is encrypted and processed by PCI-compliant third-party services.

  • Only authorized personnel or contractors with a legitimate need have access to your data.

While we work to protect your information, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You share information with us at your own risk.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over how your personal information is used. You may:

  • Request access to or correction of your data

  • Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time

  • Request that we delete your personal information (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities

To make a request, please contact us at hello@igniteourpower.org.

If you reside in the European Union, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy — such as maintaining your subscription, processing donations, or complying with legal obligations. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may include links to other websites, resources, or partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

Ignite Our Power operates in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.
By using our Site, you consent to this transfer and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be revised accordingly. By continuing to use our Site after updates, you accept the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: hello@igniteourpower.org