Emancipation Impact Network ("EIN," "we," "us," or "our") is a nonprofit initiative building community support for people impacted by incarceration — including our Peer Pal program. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our websites, forms, events, and services (collectively, the "Services").

Contact:

• Email: info@emancipationimpact.network

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We collect information directly from you and, in limited cases, from third parties.

Information you provide

• Program participation (e.g., Peer Pal): preferences, availability, messages sent through the platform, and correspondence metadata. We do not require you to share sensitive details; please avoid including legal or medical information unless requested for a specific program purpose.
• Referrals / introductions: names and contact details of prospective participants you choose to submit (please share only with their permission).
• Donations, grants, and fiscal sponsorship contributions: amount, currency, and transaction metadata. Payment card data is processed by our payment processor; we do not store full card numbers.
• Communications: emails, DMs, social messages, and support requests.
• Events: RSVPs, attendance, dietary or accessibility info (only if necessary and voluntarily provided).
• Surveys & research: responses to optional surveys or impact studies.

Information collected automatically

We do not use analytics tools. However, our website host may collect limited technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and device information) to ensure the site's security and proper functioning.

Information from third parties

• Payment processors: limited transaction confirmations and anti‑fraud signals.

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We use personal information to:

• Provide and improve our Services and programs (including matching and messaging for Peer Pal)
• Process donations, grants, and fiscal sponsorship contributions, and issue acknowledgements/receipts
• Communicate with you about program updates, opportunities, events, and impact
• Monitor safety, prevent misuse, detect fraud/security incidents, and enforce our terms
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

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We aim to practice data minimization. Please avoid sharing highly sensitive personal information unless specifically requested and necessary for a program. When sensitive data is collected, we will do so with extra safeguards and, where required, your consent.

We prohibit harassment and do not tolerate doxxing or disclosure of anyone’s private information without permission. Reports can be sent to info@emancipationimpact.network.

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We share information only with:

• Vetted service providers who process data on our behalf under confidentiality and security obligations
• Program partners when necessary to deliver a specific program and only with appropriate safeguards and, where required, your consent
• Legal, safety, and compliance: if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of participants, staff, or the public
• With your direction or consent: for example, when you ask us to connect you with a program participant or external resource

We do not share personal information for third‑party advertising purposes.

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We do not use analytics cookies. Our site may use functional cookies necessary to operate the site and remember basic preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

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We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above and as required by law. When we no longer need information, we will delete or de‑identify it.

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Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

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You may have rights under applicable U.S. laws to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, email us at info@emancipationimpact.network.

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We take reasonable safeguards to protect personal information — for example, encryption in transit, access controls, and staff training. No system is 100% secure.

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• Messages sent through Peer Pal may be monitored for safety and compliance
• Participants should avoid sharing sensitive personal details or precise locations in messages
• If a concern is flagged (e.g., risk of harm), we may review the content and take appropriate action consistent with our safety policies and applicable law

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• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version and revise the effective date above.