Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 23, 2025
The World Affairs Council of Miami (“WACM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at www.worldaffairs.miami (the “Site”).

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
a. Information You Provide to Us:
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Payment information (for donations or event registration)
• Other information you choose to share via contact forms, event sign-ups, or newsletter subscriptions

b. Information Collected Automatically:
We may collect certain technical data when you visit the Site, including:

• IP address
• Browser type 
• Operating system 
• Device type 
• Pages visited and time spent 
• Referring website

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You may control cookie preferences via your browser settings.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries
• To register you for events or programs
• To process donations and send receipts
• To send newsletters and updates
• To improve the functionality and user experience of our website
• To comply with legal obligations

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information:

• With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing or payment processing platforms)
• With event co-sponsors or partners, if applicable
• When required by law or in response to valid legal process

4. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have the right to:

• Access or correct your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and operational requirements)

To exercise these rights, contact us at worldaffairsm@gmail.com.

6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the World Affairs Council of Miami at worldaffairsm@gmail.com.