Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Sebaste (a 501(c)3 Non-Profit)
Effective Date: April 4, 2025
Thank you for visiting Sebaste. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website(s), mobile apps, and other online and offline products, services, and experiences (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described below.
1. About Us
"We," "us" or "our" refers to Sebaste, a 501(c)3 registered non-profit with its principal place of business located at:
821 S Ford Dr
Gallup, NM 87301-5437
United States
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: info@sebaste.org
2. Information We Collect
- Personal Information You Provide
- Contact Information: We may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or similar details when you fill out forms on our website (for example, newsletter sign-ups, volunteer applications, or event registration) or when you donate.
- Donation Information: When you make a donation, you may provide payment information (e.g., bank account or credit card details), though this financial information is collected and stored by a third-party payment processor. We do not sell merchandise or provide services; however, if you make a donation, your personal and payment details are processed as required for that transaction.
- Survey or Additional Information: If you respond to surveys, questionnaires, or other interactive features, we may collect additional information that you voluntarily provide.
- Information Collected Automatically
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We (or our service providers) may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and usage patterns. Although we do not display a separate cookie policy notice, please note that third-party services we use (e.g., Webflow and Google Analytics) may place cookies to analyze website traffic and visitor behavior. You can usually adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but some features of our Services may not function properly without them.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for several purposes, including:
- Communications & Updates
- To send you newsletters, informational updates about our programs, fundraising campaigns, or other communications that may be of interest to you.
- To respond to your inquiries, service requests, or administrative needs.
- To send you donation requests and appeals for support related to our non-profit mission.
- Donation Processing
- To process donations, keep accurate records, and fulfill any obligations related to these transactions.
- To thank donors and provide receipts or confirmations when necessary.
- Service Improvements & Analysis
- To monitor and analyze usage trends and activities in connection with our Services.
- To improve and customize our Services, including website functionality, user experience, and outreach efforts.
- Marketing & Promotions
- To let you know about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, donation drives, or other initiatives related to our non-profit mission.
- To facilitate promotional campaigns, contests, or surveys, and process any related entries or results.
- Legal Compliance & Security
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions or other illegal activities.
- To protect our rights, property, and the safety of our donors, volunteers, visitors, and community.
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers and Partners
- With vendors, consultants, and other third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms, SMS messaging providers) who need access to your information to carry out work on our behalf.
- Legal Obligations
- To comply with any court order, law, or legal process when we believe, in good faith, that disclosure is legally required.
- Organizational Changes
- In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, transfer of assets, or similar organizational change.
- Consent
- We may share your information in other ways if you have expressly agreed to such sharing.
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes.
5. Your Marketing Choices and Consent
- Email Communications
- If you opt in to receive our email marketing messages, we may send you updates about our programs, donation opportunities, and events. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the "Unsubscribe" link in any marketing email we send.
- SMS/Text Message Communications
- We will only send fundraising or marketing text messages if you have provided explicit consent by checking the designated SMS opt-in checkbox on our forms.
- When you opt in to receive text messages, you are agreeing to receive periodic fundraising and informational messages (typically up to 4 messages per month). Message and data rates may apply.
- You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any message we send or by contacting us directly at info@sebaste.org.
- Non-Marketing Messages
- Even if you opt out of marketing messages, we may still send you non-promotional emails regarding your donations, membership status, or other administrative matters.
6. Your Rights and Access to Information
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction
- You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request that we correct any inaccurate information.
- You may request a copy of your personal information by emailing us at info@sebaste.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
- Data Portability
- Where technically feasible, you may request that we provide your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Objection and Restriction
- You may object to our processing of your personal information or ask us to restrict processing in certain circumstances.
- Withdrawal of Consent
- Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
7. Retention of Your Data and Deletion
We retain personal information only as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy (for example, to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements).
- Factors Affecting Retention: We consider factors such as the amount, nature, and sensitivity of your personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and any relevant legal obligations (including statutory retention periods).
- Legal Obligations: In certain circumstances, we may be required to retain personal data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
- Deletion Requests: You can request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at info@sebaste.org. We will take reasonable steps to accommodate your request unless we need to keep information for legal or legitimate business reasons.
8. International Transfers
We primarily operate in the United States, and our Services are intended for individuals located within the United States. If we transfer personal information outside the United States, we will ensure any transfer is subject to appropriate safeguards, as required by applicable law.
9. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at info@sebaste.org so that we can take steps to delete such information.
11. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Sebaste. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit before providing personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website, and the new effective date will be noted at the top of the policy. Your continued use of our Services after any modifications to this Policy signifies your acceptance of such changes.
13. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information. These rights may include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (although we do not sell your personal information).
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our practices, or your personal information, please contact us at:
Sebaste
821 S Ford Dr
Gallup, NM 87301-5437
Email: info@sebaste.org
Thank you for supporting Sebaste and for taking the time to review our Privacy Policy. Your trust is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information as we carry out our non-profit mission in the United States.