Our Commitment to Privacy

At Equality Utah, we take the privacy of our supporters seriously. We are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us and will never sell your data to third parties. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information:

• Names, email addresses, and phone numbers from our supporters
• Addresses when required for donation compliance
• Payment information for processing donations
• Website usage data through Google Analytics
• IP addresses and browser information for security and spam prevention
• Comments and associated data if you engage with our website

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Comply with IRS and Utah state reporting requirements
• Send updates about our work and upcoming events
• Analyze website traffic to improve our services
• Contact you about important advocacy initiatives
• Prevent spam and maintain website security

Cookies and Website Features

Our website uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and login information
• Enhance your user experience
• Analyze website traffic
• Prevent spam

If you comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your information in cookies for convenience. Login-related cookies expire after two weeks, and preference cookies last for one year.

Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites. These embedded contents behave as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may:

• Collect data about you
• Use their own cookies
• Monitor your interaction with the embedded content

Data Processing and Storage

We use the following trusted service providers:

• Stripe for secure donation processing
• HubSpot for email communications and database management
• Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
• Automated spam detection services for comments

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

Information Sharing

We may share your information with partner organizations only when:

• We are collaborating on specific events
• You have opted in to receive communications about joint initiatives
• It is required by law or necessary for compliance purposes

Data Retention

• Comments and associated metadata are retained to facilitate community engagement
• Account information is retained while your account remains active
• Donation records are kept as required by law
• You can request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal requirements

Media Upload Guidelines

If you upload images to our website, please note that:

• You should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS)
• Uploaded images may be visible to the public
• Visitors can download and extract any location data from images

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request corrections to your data
• Opt out of communications
• Request deletion of your information where applicable
• Receive an exported file of your personal data
• Request erasure of your data (except where we must retain it for legal purposes)

Contact Us

If you have questions about our privacy practices or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes.

Last Updated: 1/4/2025