Centered America Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/14/2025

Centered America (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when visiting our website or supporting our mission through purchases, donations, or communication.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:

  • Contact Information: Your first and last name, and email address (via our contact form or newsletter sign-up).

  • Payment Information: When you purchase merchandise or make a donation, your payment details are securely processed by Stripe. We do not store or have access to your full credit or debit card information.

  • Email Preferences: When you subscribe or communicate with us, we may store your preferences for updates or newsletters.

  • Automatically Collected Data: Squarespace, our website host, may collect limited non-personal data (e.g., browser type, page views, or device type) for analytics and functionality purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to messages and inquiries

  • Send newsletters, updates, or event invitations

  • Process and fulfill orders, pre-orders, and donations

  • Provide receipts, confirmations, and shipping notifications

  • Improve our outreach, communications, and digital experience

  • Conduct internal analytics to better understand engagement

By contacting us, subscribing, or making a purchase/donation, you consent to being contacted by email for relevant updates or opportunities. You may unsubscribe or request deletion of your data at any time.

3. Payments and Donations

All payments for merchandise, pre-orders, and donations are securely processed through Stripe, which adheres to industry-standard data encryption and PCI compliance.
We do not have access to or retain your full payment information.

When you make a payment:

  • You consent to receive transaction confirmations, receipts, and updates related to your order or donation.

  • Pre-orders and product purchases are governed by our Refund Policy, available here or in the site footer.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Centered America does not use cookies or tracking tools to collect personal information.
However, Squarespace (our website host) may automatically collect limited, non-personal analytics data, such as IP address, device type, and browsing activity, to ensure site performance and security.
You can adjust your browser settings to control or block cookies at any time.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell or share your personal data with any outside parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
We only share information with:

  • Squarespace, for hosting and analytics

  • Stripe, for secure payment processing

Both providers maintain strict privacy and security protections. Your data is never sold or shared beyond these essential services.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Withdraw consent or unsubscribe from communications

  • Request details about how your data is stored or used

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@centeredamerica.org.

7. Data Security

Your information is stored securely within the Squarespace and Stripe platforms. Both use encrypted transmission and access controls.
We also manually delete or update records upon verified request.

8. Media Submissions

By submitting photos, videos, or testimonials to Centered America, you grant us the right to use them for promotional, educational, or advocacy purposes. No compensation is offered.
You may revoke permission at any time by written request.

9. Legal Disclaimer

Participation in our programs, purchases, or events is voluntary. Centered America is not liable for injury, loss, or damages resulting from participation.
By using our website, you agree to this policy and our Terms of Service.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations or compliance standards.
The most current version will always be available on our website, and significant updates will be communicated via email when applicable.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact: info@centeredamerica.org