Privacy Policy

PAANC collects personal information from members, supporters, volunteers, donors, and event attendees to support its mission of preserving cultural heritage, fostering education and social exchange, and providing humanitarian assistance.[1][2] This policy explains data practices clearly for the Philippine American Association of North Carolina, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in North Carolina.

Information We Collect

Registration forms gather names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses for members and event RSVPs. Newsletter sign-ups collect emails; volunteer and donation forms may include payment details, employer info, skills, or availability.Website analytics and cookies track visits anonymously, potentially via tools like GoHighLevel or HubSpot.

Data enables sending newsletters, event updates, volunteer coordination, donation receipts, and mission-related communications. PAANC uses it internally for relationship management and does not sell, rent, or share personal info with third parties except service providers (e.g., payment processors like Stripe, email platforms) under strict agreements. Humanitarian efforts may involve sharing aggregated data without identifiers.

Data Sharing and Security

Third-party processors handle payments or emails but cannot use data for their own purposes. No sharing occurs for marketing by others; legal requirements (e.g., IRS reporting) are exceptions. PAANC secures data with encryption, access controls, and regular reviews, retaining it only as needed for operations or tax laws.

Your Rights and Choices

Unsubscribe from emails anytime via links or by contacting us; request access, correction, or deletion of your data. North Carolina and federal laws (e.g., CAN-SPAM) protect rights; California residents have CCPA options if applicable. Cookies can be managed via browser settings.

Contact and Updates

Questions? Email [email protected] or use our contact form. This policy, effective January 1, 2026, updates as practices change; continued use implies acceptance.