Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
We are committed to protecting the personal information of our visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share personal data when you visit our website, sign up for our services, or interact with us in any way.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter or marketing communications
- Register for our events, programs, or services
- Purchase products from us
- Contact us for inquiries or support
- Usage Data: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and interaction with the site, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring/exit pages
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, provide website functionality, and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of our site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide and improve our website, products, and services
- Process and fulfill your orders or registrations
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send marketing communications about our programs, services, and products
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions
3. Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications regarding our programs, services, and products. You can opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by:
- Clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails
- Contacting us directly at the email address provided under “Contact Us”
4. Sharing Your Information
We value your trust and do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Approved Third-Party Service Providers: We partner with trusted providers, such as Mailchimp, to manage email marketing campaigns, process payments, or host our website. These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential.
- Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
5. Data Retention and Security
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with our legal obligations. We implement reasonable security measures—such as encryption, access controls, and secure servers—to safeguard your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal information
- Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request the deletion or restriction of your personal information
- Withdraw any consent you have previously given for processing your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised Privacy Policy to our website with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website and services after we post changes signifies your acceptance of those changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: hello@fadeinit.org
Thank you for taking the time to review our Privacy Policy. We value your trust and are committed to ensuring that your personal information is secure and used responsibly.
GDPR Statement
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with regard to the processing of personal data of individuals residing in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. This GDPR Statement explains our responsibilities, your rights, and how we handle personal data when you access and use our website.
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of GDPR, the “Data Controller” is the organization that determines how and why your personal data is processed. If you have any questions about this Statement or the way we use your information, you may contact us at:
- Email: hello@fadeinit.org
2. Personal Data We Collect
- Account/Registration Data: When you sign up or register for our services, programs, or newsletters, we may collect personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, birth date and mailing address.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date/time of your visit.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use various cookies, including marketing cookies, to personalize your experience, analyze website usage, and market our services and products. At this time, we do not offer a direct method to disable marketing cookies on our website; however, you can control cookies through your browser settings (see Section 7).
3. Purposes for Processing Personal Data
We process personal data for the following reasons:
- Providing Services: To deliver our programs, products, and services to you.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send important administrative information.
- Marketing: To send newsletters, promotions, and other communications related to our services and products.
- Analytics: To monitor and analyze usage of our website, improve functionality, and enhance user experience.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under several lawful bases as defined by the GDPR, including:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services), and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
- Service Providers: We share personal data with service providers (e.g., Mailchimp) that assist us with email marketing, event registration, payment processing, or other operations. These providers act on our behalf and are contractually obligated to safeguard your personal data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal data where we are legally required to do so to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transaction, personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality measures.
6. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the EEA, we take steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with GDPR. This may involve using approved contractual clauses or other recognized data-transfer mechanisms.
7. Cookies and Marketing Preferences
- Types of Cookies: We use necessary, functional, and marketing cookies to enhance user experience, improve performance, and promote our services.
- Your Choices:
- Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. However, some website features may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.
- Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.
Important: We are aware of the GDPR requirement to allow users to opt out of marketing cookies. Currently, we do not have a technical solution in place to directly turn off marketing cookies on our website. We are actively working to update our cookie management systems. In the meantime, you may manage cookies through your browser settings or contact us for further assistance.
8. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We implement industry-standard security measures to help protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Right of Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we restrict or pause the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [GDPR/Privacy Email Address]. We will respond to valid requests within the statutory timeframes.
10. Complaints
If you believe your personal data has been processed in a way that does not comply with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority in the EEA or the UK.
11. Changes to This GDPR Statement
We reserve the right to update or modify this GDPR Statement at any time. Any changes will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website and services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Statement.
If you have any questions about this GDPR Statement or wish to make a request regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
- Email: hello@fadeinit.org
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our cookie management capabilities to ensure full compliance with GDPR requirements.