privacy policy

Last updated: 7/21/25

 

Point Initiated (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our community members, supporters, and site visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you access our website, services, and private member portal (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other contact details

  • Affiliation or eligibility details (e.g. member of SAD or family member)

  • Donation history and billing information

  • Event registrations or newsletter preferences

b. Non-Personal Information

  • IP address, browser type, device identifiers

  • Usage data such as pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referral URLs or links clicked

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or classified data.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Verify membership eligibility and manage access to private community areas

  • Provide updates, newsletters, and event communications

  • Respond to inquiries or support requests

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Improve the functionality and security of our Services

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

 

3. Member Area Confidentiality

If you are granted access to our private community, please note:

  • Content, messages, and documents shared in the member portal are confidential.

  • You may not distribute, screenshot, or share internal materials with outside parties.

  • We log access for audit and security purposes.

 

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain secure logins for member access

  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns

  • Improve performance and usability

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit access to certain features.

 

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms for:

  • Secure payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Email communication (e.g., Mailchimp, Squarespace Email Campaigns)

  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

These providers have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how your data may be used.

 

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security Measures We Employ:

  • SSL Encryption: All data transmitted through our website, including member logins and donation information, is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

  • Access Control: Access to member-only areas is strictly limited to verified and approved individuals.

  • Regular Security Audits: We routinely review our systems for potential vulnerabilities and update software, plugins, and infrastructure to address evolving threats.

  • Data Minimization: We only collect the personal information necessary to provide our services and do not store sensitive or classified data.

Limitations:

While we employ commercially reasonable efforts to secure your information, no online system is 100% secure. We encourage users to:

  • Use strong, unique passwords for their member accounts

  • Log out of sessions on shared devices

  • Immediately report any suspected breaches or unauthorized activity

For especially sensitive concerns, we recommend using secure, encrypted communication tools or reaching out through trusted channels.

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access or update your personal information

  • Opt out of email communications

  • Request deletion of your personal data, where legally permissible

To make a request, email us at PointInitiated@gmail.com.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

 

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Services after changes indicates your agreement.

 

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: PointInitiated@gmail.com.