Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/02/2022

Ebony Global Skills Empowerment Initiative (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Educational or professional background (as part of program applications)

We may also automatically collect non-personal information such as:

• Browser type
• IP address
• Device type
• Pages visited on our website
• Time and date of access

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or requests.
• Process program applications and participation.
• Improve our website and services.
• Send updates, newsletters, or fundraising campaigns (only if you opt in).
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Authorized staff and volunteers for administrative purposes.
• Service providers (e.g., website hosting) under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online platform can be 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your information.
• Opt out of email communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us directly.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze usage. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being used.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 without parental consent.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: