Effective Date: January 14, 2025

Voice of the Middle Ground (VOTMG.org) is committed to protecting the privacy of its website visitors and donors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

          a. Personal Information You Provide

• • When you contact us, donate, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in activities on our website, we may collect personal information such as:
    • Name
    • Email address
    • Mailing address
    • Phone number
    • Payment details for (donations, events, other purchases)

          b. Non-Personal Information Automatically Collected

• When you visit VOTMG.org, we may collect non-personal data such as:
• • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited on our site
  • Date and time of your visit

          c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

          We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies help us analyze website traffic
          and improve functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

     2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• • To process and acknowledge donations and purchases.
  • To respond to inquiries or requests.
  • To send newsletters or updates about our work.
  • To improve website functionality and user experience.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

     3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

• • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, and email communications. These vendors are required to protect your information and use it solely for the services they provide.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests.

     4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

     5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

     6. Your Rights

If you are a resident of Minnesota or any other state, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• • Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask for corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving our communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
  • Data Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and operational limitations.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@voiceofthemiddleground.com or 1.469 494 9942.

     7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit.

     8. Children’s Privacy

VOTMG.org is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.

     9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly.

     10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Voice of the Middle Ground

admin@voiceofthemiddleground.com

1. 469 494 9942

Thank you for trusting Voice of the Middle Ground.