Online Privacy Statement and Cookie Policy

Introduction

Kapwa Justice is a community organization dedicated to providing legal support and resources to Filipino-Americans in California. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our community members, website visitors, and anyone who interacts with us. This Privacy Statement and Cookie Policy (“the Statement”) outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information entrusted to us.

What is Personal Information

“Personal Information” refers to any details that can identify an individual. This includes information like your name, address, email, phone number, and potentially other details related to your legal concerns.

California Privacy Focus

This Statement aligns with the privacy and data protection principles practiced in California. We strive to uphold these standards while fulfilling our mission of supporting our community and advocating for their legal rights.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

When you contact us for support: We may collect your name, contact information, and details about your legal situation to understand your needs and connect you with appropriate resources.
When you visit our website: We may use cookies (explained below) to improve your website experience and understand how visitors use our site.
When you interact with us on social media: We may collect the information you publicly share to better engage with our community.

We use the Personal Information we collect for the following purposes:

Responding to your inquiries and requests for support
Providing tailored resources and information based on your legal needs
Improving our website and online services
Organizing community events and outreach
Sending occasional updates about Kapwa Justice's work and ways to get involved (with the option to opt-out)
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Confidentiality and Security

We understand the sensitive nature of the information we handle and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality. We implement appropriate physical, digital, and procedural safeguards to protect your Personal Information. While we strive for robust security, please note that no system is completely infallible.

Sharing of Information

We prioritize the privacy of your Personal Information. We may share your information in limited circumstances:

Cookie Policy

Do Not Track Signals

“Do Not Track” signals are preferences you can set in your web browser to inform website operators that you prefer not to be tracked online. Regardless of whether you enable or disable these signals, our website functions in the same manner. We prohibit third parties from gathering your Personal Information from your online activities on our websites for their own purposes.

Minors

To protect the privacy of minors, we do not intentionally gather, keep, or process Personal Information from anyone under the age of 18 through our online services. If there is a need to collect Personal Information from minors for one of the reasons mentioned in our Privacy Statement, we will only proceed with the proper authorization or as allowed by the law.

California Privacy Rights

As a California resident, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including:

Right to know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information we have collected about you.
Right to deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to access: You can request access to your Personal Information.
Right to opt-out: You can opt-out to the sale of your Personal Information. Kapwa Justice does not sell Personal Information.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the “Contact Us” section below.

Important Changes

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Kapwa Justice

5340 Alla Road Suite 140, Los Angeles, California City, CA, United States, California
info@kapwajustice.com
+1 818-960-1570