Privacy Policy

Introduction

Diaspora Capital Cooperative ("DCC," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for membership or create an account
• Submit a membership application
• Contact us through our website or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in surveys or provide feedback

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, country of residence, date of birth, government-issued identification, financial information, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, access times)
• Device information (device type, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (how you interact with our website and services)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing and managing membership applications
• Providing and maintaining our services
• Communicating with you about your membership, updates, and opportunities
• Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Preventing fraud and enhancing security
• Conducting research and analysis related to our cooperative's mission

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processors, email service providers, hosting services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to legal processes
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent
• Member Directory: With your permission, certain information may be shared in member directories accessible to other cooperative members

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: