Americans 4 Equality  Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Americans 4 Equality ("A4E", "we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a safe, respectful, and beneficial experience with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information across our programs, digital platforms, and communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

 

  • Personal Information
    May include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and other identifiers that you voluntarily provide.
  • Program Participation Data
     Includes information about your attendance, course progress, feedback, and any certifications you receive through our educational programs.
  • Communications
     Includes any emails, text messages (SMS), or other direct communications you exchange with A4E team members.
  • Technical Information
     May include your IP address, device type, browser type, and browsing behavior when you visit our website: www.americans4equality.org.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

 

  • Deliver and manage our educational and workforce development services.
  • Communicate updates, schedules, opportunities, and important notices related to our programs.
  • Improve the performance, accessibility, and user experience of our website and services.
  • Comply with all applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Analyze anonymized or aggregated data for internal reporting and improvement.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data under the following circumstances:

  • Trusted Partners
    For purposes such as program delivery, certification, mentorship, or technical support—only under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
  • Service Providers
    Including those who manage communications (e.g., email or SMS platforms), web hosting, and analytics services.
  • Legal Requirements
    When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of A4E and its users.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While no data system is 100% secure, we are committed to continuously improving our practices and encourage you to take reasonable precautions when submitting sensitive data.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to or correction of your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to any legal retention requirements).
  • Opt out of email or SMS communications at any time by replying "STOP" or contacting us directly.
  • Inquire about how your personal information is used or shared.

Your privacy rights may vary depending on your location and applicable data protection regulations.

 

To exercise your rights, contact us at: programs@americans4equality.org or call 1 (800) 916-0368.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tools to personalize your browsing experience and analyze how our website is used. You can manage cookie settings in your browser to accept, decline, or delete cookies at any time.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our programs are intended for individuals aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verified parental or guardian consent. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete the information promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on our website along with the effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes will signify your acceptance of the updated terms.

Americans 4 Equality (“A4E”) uses SMS (text messaging) to keep you informed about programs, events, class schedules, reminders, and other relevant opportunities.

By opting in to receive SMS communications from A4E, you acknowledge and agree to the following:



9.1 Consent to Receive SMS

You must provide clear and affirmative consent before receiving text messages from A4E. This is typically collected via a checkbox on a registration form, keyword opt-in, or similar mechanism. Consent applies solely to communications related to A4E’s educational, workforce, and community programs.


9.2 No Third-Party Marketing Use

Your phone number and consent to receive SMS will never be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. We respect your privacy and limit SMS usage strictly to operational and informational communications initiated by A4E.


9.3 Opt-Out Option

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying “STOP” to any message you receive from us. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive text messages unless you re-enroll by providing new consent.


9.4 Message Frequency and Charges

You may receive periodic messages depending on your engagement with our programs. Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan. A4E is not responsible for any costs incurred from receiving our SMS communications.


9.5 Data Privacy and Security

Phone numbers and related personal data are handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and stored using industry-standard security practices. We are committed to safeguarding your information and complying with all applicable data protection regulations.


Note: SMS communications are optional and not a condition of program participation.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Americans 4 Equality

Last Updated: April 2025