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Privacy Policy

Family Development Empowerment Corporation (“FamDEC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when you visit our website, use our services, contact us, register for programs, or participate in our community activities.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  •  Name

  •  Email address

  •  Phone number

  •  Mailing address

  •  Information submitted through contact or registration forms

  •  Program or event registration information

  •  Information you provide when requesting services or resources

  •  Information you provide when making a donation

  •  Other information you choose to provide to us

 

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage information.

2. How We Use Your Information
FamDEC may use information we collect to:

  • Respond to questions and requests

  • Provide programs, services, resources, and community support

  • Process registrations and donations

  • Communicate with families, participants, volunteers, and community members

  • Send important updates about programs and events

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain website security

  • Meet legal and administrative requirements

  • We do not sell your personal information.


3. Children's Privacy
FamDEC is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children.
Our website is intended primarily for parents, guardians, families, community members, and other adults. We do not knowingly request personal information directly from children under 13 through our website without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.


If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected through our website in a manner requiring parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to address the situation, including deleting the information when appropriate.
Federal law may impose additional requirements when a website collects personal information from children under 13.


Parents or guardians who have questions about information relating to their child may contact us using the information below.

4. Photos and Media
FamDEC may photograph or record activities, events, workshops, programs, or community gatherings for purposes such as documenting our programs, sharing community stories, and promoting our organization.


When required, we will obtain appropriate permission or releases before using identifiable photographs, videos, or other media of participants, particularly children.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, understand website traffic, and improve the user experience.


We may use third-party services, such as website analytics or embedded services, that may collect information about how visitors interact with our website. These services may have their own privacy policies.


You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. How We Share Information
We may share information when reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide requested programs or services

  • Process donations or registrations

  • Operate and maintain our website

  • Work with trusted service providers

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect the rights, safety, and security of FamDEC, our participants, and others

 

We require appropriate service providers handling personal information on our behalf to use that information only for authorized purposes.

7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.


However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to provide services, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, or otherwise fulfill legitimate organizational needs.


When information is no longer needed, we may securely delete or dispose of it.

9. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on the information and circumstances, you may contact us to:

  • Ask what personal information we have about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of information where appropriate

  • Ask questions about how your information is being used

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

 

Parents or guardians may also contact us regarding personal information collected from or about their children.

10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. These websites have their own privacy practices and policies.


FamDEC is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website, technology, or legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page.

12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how FamDEC handles personal

information, please contact us.

 

 

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