PRIVACY POLICY

Frederick Douglass Liberty Alliance
Effective Date: 3/03/2026

1. Introduction

The Frederick Douglass Liberty Alliance (“FDLA,” “we,” “our,” or “the Alliance”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our supporters, program participants, donors, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, apply to a program, make a donation, or purchase merchandise.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you:

• Submit a contact form

• Apply to the Empowerment Academy

• Make a donation

• Purchase merchandise

• Subscribe to updates

We may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• ZIP code

• Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)

• Uploaded identification or residency documentation (if submitted voluntarily)

B. Donation & Payment Information

All financial transactions are processed through secure third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). FDLA does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When visiting our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Referral sources

This information is used for analytics and website improvement purposes only.

3. How We Use Information

FDLA uses collected information to:

• Process donations and purchases

• Respond to inquiries

• Administer program applications

• Provide updates about our programs

• Improve website functionality

• Maintain internal records for nonprofit compliance

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

4. Program Application Data

Information submitted through the Empowerment Academy application form is used solely for eligibility screening, program administration, and participant communication.

Uploaded documentation is stored securely and accessed only by authorized administrative personnel.

5. Tax-Exempt Status & Recordkeeping

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FDLA maintains appropriate financial and donor records in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Donor information is retained as required for tax reporting and audit purposes.

6. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

• Improve user experience

• Monitor website performance

• Understand visitor behavior

You may disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

7. Data Security

FDLA implements reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., payment processors or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Children’s Information

FDLA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental involvement.

10. Your Rights

You may:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request corrections

• Request deletion where legally permitted

Requests may be submitted via our Contact page.

11. Updates to This Policy

FDLA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact

For questions regarding this policy, please contact us via the website Contact form.