Privacy & COokie Policy

Introduction
El Comité de Longmont (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization based in Colorado. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA).

We only collect personal information that is necessary to support our nonprofit operations, provide requested services, and communicate with our community.

Information We Collect
We strive to collect the minimum amount of personal data necessary for the operation of our organization. This information is only collected, if a user initiates contact such as signing up for a newsletter, filling out a form, or making a contribution.  The categories of personal information we may collect include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, sign up for our newsletter, or fill out a form.

• Donation Information: If you make a donation on our website through our third-party platforms (e.g., ColoradoGives or Bloomerang), your name, donation amount, and contact information may be collected and shared with us.

• Email Preferences: When you opt in to receive emails or newsletters via Mailchimp.

• Technical Information: Minimal technical data (such as browser type or IP address) may be collected for security or website functionality, but we do not use it for tracking or profiling.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information or information from children under 13.
 
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:

• To process donations and acknowledge contributions.

• To send email newsletters and a newsletter and organizational updates (only if you have opted in).

• To respond to inquiries and provide requested services.

• To maintain donor records and comply with applicable laws.

We do not sell or share your personal information for advertising, commercial marketing, or profiling purposes.
 
Third-Party Services
We rely on a small number of trusted third-party platforms to operate effectively. These services may collect personal information under their own privacy policies:

• ColoradoGives.org – For secure donation processing
  Website: https://www.coloradogives.org/privacy-policy

• Bloomerang – For donor management and engagement
  Website: https://bloomerang.co/privacy-policy/

• Mailchimp – For email newsletter sign-ups and delivery
  Website: https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/

• YouTube & ACLU.org – For displaying educational videos
  YouTube Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  ACLU Privacy: https://www.aclu.org/privacy-policy

These platforms may collect technical or usage data when you interact with embedded content (e.g., videos), which is outside of our direct control.
 
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use minimal cookies on our website. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Types of cookies used may include:

• Essential cookies: Required for core site functionality (e.g., security, accessibility).

• Embedded content cookies: Videos from platforms like YouTube or ACLU.org may set cookies when played or loaded.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our site. 
 
Your Rights Under the Colorado Privacy Act
If you are a resident of Colorado, you have specific rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA). These include:

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccuracies in your personal data.

• Right to Deletion: You may ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

• Right to Opt Out: While we do not process personal data for profiling, targeted advertising, or sale, you may opt out of such processing if it were to occur.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no system is completely secure. If you believe your personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
 
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, and maintain our records.
You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.
 
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, our data practices, or our nonprofit operations. Any updates will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
 
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal data or this Privacy and Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:

El Comité de Longmont
Email:  elcomite@elcomitedelongmont.org
Mailing Address:  455 Kimbark St. Longmont, CO 80501
Website:  elcomitedelongmont.org
 
Thank you for supporting our mission and for trusting us with your information.