1. Introduction
Raíces de la Isla Health Collective ("Raíces," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and individuals who engage with our programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit raicesdelaisla.org or interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Contact form submissions — name, email address, and any message you send us.
- Volunteer applications — name, contact information, professional background, and availability submitted via our Google Form.
- Donations — payment and contact information collected by our third-party donation processor (GiveButter). We do not store payment card data directly.
Information collected automatically:
- Basic usage data such as pages visited and browser type, collected through standard web hosting logs.
- We do not currently use tracking cookies or analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and contact form submissions.
- Process and acknowledge donations.
- Review and follow up on volunteer applications.
- Send updates about our programs and events (only if you have opted in).
- Improve our website and services.
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:
- GiveButter — donation processing. Subject to GiveButter's Privacy Policy.
- Google Forms — volunteer applications. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- GitHub Pages — website hosting. Subject to GitHub's Privacy Statement.
- Formspree — contact form processing (if activated). Subject to Formspree's Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services before submitting personal information through them.
5. Health Information
Raíces de la Isla provides general health education and community screenings. Any health-related information shared with us during events or screenings is treated with strict confidentiality and is used solely to provide the service requested. We do not store individual health records digitally unless expressly required and consented to.
The health content on this website is developed by licensed nursing and healthcare professionals and is intended to educate and empower our communities. While our content is clinically informed, community screenings and online materials do not replace a personalized evaluation for your specific circumstances. For individualized medical concerns, please consult a healthcare provider directly.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Volunteer application data is reviewed and securely disposed of when no longer needed.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to or deletion of personal information we hold about you.
- Opt out of any communications from us at any time.
- Contact us with any privacy-related concerns.
To exercise these rights, please email us at raicesdelaisla.hc@gmail.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: raicesdelaisla.hc@gmail.com
- Instagram: @raicesdelaisla.hc