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Privacy Policy
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. By using this website, you acknowledge that Trinbago Progressive Association of the USA, Inc. (“TPA,” “TPA USA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) may update this policy from time to time. If you need advice about your specific legal rights or obligations, consult qualified legal counsel.
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: [July 8, 2018]
TPA USA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1989 and based in New York City, New York. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about what information we collect and how we use it. We do not sell your personal information.
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Information We Collect
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We may collect the following information depending on how you interact with the site:
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Information you provide: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and message content submitted through forms or email.
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Membership information: membership type (one-time, monthly, annual), purchase confirmation, and basic contact details needed to administer membership.
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Donation information (if applicable): donor name/contact information, donation amount, and transaction confirmation. Payment card details are typically processed by a third-party payment processor and are not stored by TPA USA.
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Website usage data (automatic): IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general interaction data collected via cookies or analytics tools.
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How We Use Information
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We use information to:
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Respond to inquiries and requests
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Administer memberships and provide organizational communications
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Acknowledge donations and provide confirmations/receipts (if applicable)
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Improve site performance, usability, and security
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Maintain records for operational, compliance, and audit purposes
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Cookies and Analytics
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We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and understand site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact site functionality.
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How We Share Information
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We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information only:
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With service providers who help operate the website (hosting, email services, analytics, membership tools)
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With payment processors to complete membership payments and/or donations
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When required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or security
Data Retention
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We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer period is required by law or appropriate for legitimate recordkeeping.
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Security
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We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards. However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.
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Children’s Privacy
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This site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
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Your Choices and Requests
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You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information we maintain, subject to operational and legal requirements.
Contact: [Trinbagoprogressive@gmail.com]
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External Links
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Our site may include links to third-party sites or tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
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Changes to This Policy
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We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
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Contact
Email: [Trinbagoprogressive@gmail.com]
Mailing address: Please refer to the address listed on our website.