Here at SpeakOutSistas, looking after the personal data that you share with us is extremely important to us.  We would like to share with you how we use your data and explain how we secure your personal data.

 

Our Commitment

SpeakOutSistas is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its employees, members, donors and other stakeholders.  SpeakOutSistas (hereinafter referred to as “SOS”) values the trust of those we deal with and of the public and recognises that maintaining this trust requires that we be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information that you choose to share with us.

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During the course of our various projects and activities, SOS occasionally gathers and uses personal information.  Anyone from whom we collect such information should expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use of or other dealing with this information is subject to consent.  SOS’ privacy practices are designed to achieve this.

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Defining Personal Information

Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify, or contact a specific individual.  This information can include an individual’s opinions or beliefs, as well as facts about or related to, the individual.  Examples of personal information include social security number, age, marital status and language.  Exceptions: business contact information and certain publicly available information, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers as published in telephone directories, are not considered personal information.

 

Where an individual uses his or her home contact information as business contact information as well, ATC considers that the contact information provided is business contact information and is not therefore subject to protection as personal information.

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Privacy Practices

Personal information gathered by SOS kept in confidence.  SOS personnel are authorised to access personal information based only on their need to deal with the information for the reason(s) for which it was obtained.  Safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is not disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered.  We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and to prevent its being lost or destroyed.

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We collect, use and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in light of the circumstances.

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Web site and Electronic Commerce

SpeakOutSistas uses services requiring password protocols and encryption software to protect personal and other information we receive when a product or service is requested and/or paid for online.  All such third-party service providers must be in compliance with GDPR and have an established and published privacy policy available for all users.

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Update of Privacy Policy

SpeakOutSistas regularly reviews its privacy practices for its various activities.  Any revisions to the policy will be made available on our website over the coming months.

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Contact Information

Question, concerns, or complaints relating to SpeakOutSistas' privacy policy should be e-mailed to our Privacy Officer.

 

Further information on privacy and your rights in regard to your personal information may be found on the website of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

 

Our full privacy policy and plan can be found here​.