Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting the Empower Trade website. Protecting the privacy of our visitors is extremely important to us as we work to empower individuals from underserved communities with the skills, tools, and mentorship needed to build successful careers in the trades and home services industry. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use it. By accessing and using this site, you agree to the terms stated herein.
Information Collection and Use
The personal information requested from you will be clearly communicated at the point of collection. Additional information may be collected if you contact us directly, including your name, email address, phone number, the contents of your message, and any attachments you may send.
When registering for an account, signing up for training opportunities, subscribing to educational resources, or requesting information about our programs, we may request contact information such as your name, address, email address, and telephone number.
Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website and educational resources.
- Improve, personalize, and expand the content and functionality of our website.
- Understand and analyze how visitors engage with our programs and resources.
- Develop new training materials, mentorship opportunities, and workforce development initiatives.
- Communicate with you regarding inquiries, program updates, community opportunities, and general organizational communications.
- Send emails related to our mission, educational programs, and updates.
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues.
Log Files
Empower Trade follows standard procedures for using log files. Information collected may include Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring or exit pages, and the number of clicks.
This information is not linked to any personally identifiable data and is used to analyze trends, administer the website, track user activity, and gather demographic insights that help us improve our programs and resources.
Advertising and Third-Party Policies
Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites that may be accessed through links on our website. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policies of third-party websites for more information about their practices and instructions on how to opt out of certain options.
Your Data Protection Rights
We respect your privacy and believe individuals should have control over their personal information.
CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
California consumers have the right to request disclosure of personal data collected about them, request deletion of their personal data, and request that their personal data not be sold. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
Users located in applicable regions have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access personal data, request corrections, request deletion, restrict processing, object to processing, and request data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Children’s Information
Empower Trade does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information on our website, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any updates. Any changes will become effective immediately upon being posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@empowertrade.org.