Return Home

Privacy Policy

Last Updated 5/29/2024

STOP BEING RACIST ("SBR") values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”) outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard it.

When you use the SBR website or participate in an SBR sponsored program or event, you consent to the use of your personal information by SBR in the manner specified in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy may change periodically, so please check back from time to time. By communicating or providing information to SBR, you accept and agree to the practices in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect
SBR may collect information such as your name, email address, or other personal information from you when you interact with us, such as when you sign up for communication or visit our website (the “Personal Information”). The Personal Information collected may include, without limitation:- Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)Personal Information does not include any information posted, shared or sent by or to you in any public forum, or any other information collected by SBR that is publicly available when SBR collected it.

How We Collect Your Information
SBR may collect Personal Information in a variety of instances when you engage or communicate with us. For example, we may collect information about you in the following circumstances:Requests for Information and Resources. When you contact SBR for information, we will collect the Personal Information you provide in order to assist you. Employment or Volunteer Participation. If you seek employment with or volunteer for SBR, we will collect information related to any role you seek. For example, we will collect your employment history information if you submit a resume to SBR. If you are volunteering, we may ask about your experience in similar roles and/or for any background information needed to fulfill a specific volunteer role. We may conduct background checks about you in connection with your request for employment or to volunteer with SBR. Individual as Service Provider. If you collaborate with SBR to provide any services to SBR, we may collect information about you such as your name, employer, title, and contact information. We collect this information for the purposes of performing the collaboration with you and contacting you about it.

How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you about our programs, events, and initiatives
- To send you updates and other informational materials
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To respond to sponsor, donation or grant applications or requests
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations

Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our website form uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to protect sensitive data transmissions from your computer to our website. We also use password controls, and other technological and procedural safeguards in respect of your online interactions with us. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your Personal Information, SBR cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or any information provided online, and you do so at your own risk. SBR will not be liable for disclosures of your Personal Information due to errors in transition or unauthorized acts of third parties.

Your Choices
You may choose to opt-out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications or by contacting us directly at info@stopbeingracist.org. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@stopbeingracist.org.

Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use for our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.

Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties unless we provide you with advance notice, except as described below:- We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our work, or that otherwise assist SBR in providing you with support and resources.- We may share limited Personal Information such as contact information with volunteers who are assisting SBR and who require the information as part of their duties. - We may share limited Personal Information such as contact information with nonprofits or organizations you are volunteering with and who require the information for their tracking and event purposes. - We may release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.

Data Subject to US Laws/Governing Law and Jurisdiction
SBR services are controlled and operated by us from the United States and are not intended to subject us to the laws or jurisdiction of any state, country, or territory other than that of the United States. Your Personal Information may be stored and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated. In certain circumstances, courts, law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies or security authorities may be entitled to access your Personal Information. Unless a law precludes it, any dispute regarding your Personal Information, your use of our services, the information we collect about you when you use our services, or any disclosures of information related to you, shall be decided under the substantive laws of the State of California, and any litigation you may file against SBR or its directors or employees must be brought only in a state or federal court located in Los Angeles County, California.

Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, without notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Your continued use of SBR’s website or other services after the effective date of any modification to the Privacy Policy will be deemed to be your agreement to the changed terms.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@stopbeingracist.org.