The DESIRE+ Collective

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Feb. 18th, 2026

The DESIRE+ Collective (“Organization,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website, programs, events, and services.

By using our website or participating in our activities, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily submit, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Demographic information

  • Payment or donation details (processed by third-party platforms)

  • Event registration information

  • Survey responses and feedback

  • Testimonials

  • Uploaded files (logos, forms, waivers, etc.)

Providing sensitive information in optional forms is voluntary.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on site

  • Referral links

This information helps us improve accessibility and outreach.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Register you for programs and events

  • Communicate updates and reminders

  • Provide receipts and confirmations

  • Send newsletters or announcements

  • Evaluate program impact

  • Improve services

  • Recognize donors and sponsors (unless anonymous)

  • Maintain organizational records

  • Meet nonprofit reporting requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Donations & Payment Processing

Payments and donations are processed through secure third-party platforms (such as Givebutter, Eventbrite, Stripe, or PayPal).
We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Your financial data is governed by the privacy policies of those providers.

4. Email Communications

You may receive emails related to:

  • Event registration

  • Program participation

  • Organizational updates

  • Fundraising campaigns

You may unsubscribe from non-transactional emails at any time using the link in the email.

5. Confidentiality in Community Spaces

While we strive to maintain respectful and private environments, community spaces cannot guarantee participant confidentiality.

Participants are asked not to share others’ personal information, but the Organization cannot control actions of third parties.

6. Media & Testimonials

With your permission, we may use:

  • Testimonials

  • Quotes

  • Photos

  • Video recordings

You may request removal at any time by contacting us.

7. Data Storage & Protection

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information, including:

  • Secure platforms

  • Limited access to authorized personnel

  • Password-protected systems

However, no digital system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Sharing Information

We only share information when necessary to operate the organization, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Email communication platforms

  • Event registration services

  • Grant reporting (aggregated or anonymized when possible)

We do not sell or rent personal data.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our programs are intended for adults unless otherwise specified.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 without guardian consent.

10. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Remove your name from public recognition

  • Delete stored information (where legally permissible)

Contact: info@desirepluscollective.org

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

The DESIRE+ Collective
info@desirepluscollective.org