Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/29/24

Chicago Creative Initiative (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, chicagocreativeinitiative.org (“Website”). By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information (for donations or event registrations)

2. Non-Personal Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited on our Website
Date and time of your visit
Referring website addresses

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather statistical data about our Website’s performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process donations and provide donation receipts.
Respond to inquiries or requests.
Register you for events, workshops, or newsletters.
Improve our Website and your user experience.
Conduct analytics and track Website usage.
Comply with legal obligations.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist in Website functionality, payment processing, email communication, or analytics.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Donation Information

Your payment information is processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Your Choices

Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our messages.
Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may impact the Website’s functionality.

External Links

Our Website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date at the top.

Contact Us

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

Chicago Creative Initiative
Email: eric@headlampcreativegroup.com
Phone: 708.705.3958
Address: Chicago, IL 60647