Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Believe in Me Empowerment Corporation-BIMEC values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with us online.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect:
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Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, mailing address (e.g., when you sign up for a newsletter or make a donation).
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Donation & Payment Info: Donation amounts, payment method details, and transaction dates.
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Membership Info: Membership status and renewal details.
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Website & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and pages visited.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide services and information you request
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Process donations and memberships
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Send newsletters, updates, and event invitations
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Improve our website and user experience
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Meet legal and regulatory obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes. We may share it with:
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Fundholders: To acknowledge donor contributions relevant to specific funds
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Trusted Service Providers: Who help us operate our website, process payments, or send emails
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Government Agencies: Only if required by law
4. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyze usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We use secure technology and follow best practices to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
6. How Long Do We Keep Your Information
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Update or correct your information
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Opt out of future communications
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Request deletion of your data (with contact@bimecnewhaven.com
8. Contact Us
Have questions about this policy? Contact us at:
Believe in Me Empowerment Corporation / BIMEC
contact@bimecnewhaven.com
203.772.2771
423 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted here, along with the updated effective date.