Privacy Policy

ast Updated: March 1, 2026

The Filipino-American Association of the Tri-Cities (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, join our membership, or donate to our causes.

1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
  • Payment Information: Credit card numbers or bank details. Please note that all financial transactions are processed securely through trusted third-party processors (e.g., PayPal or Stripe); the Association does not store your full credit card numbers on our servers.
  • Community Data: Membership history, event registrations, and volunteer interests.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:

  • Process and manage memberships and donations.
  • Send newsletters, cultural updates, and event invitations.
  • Improve our website functionality and community outreach initiatives.

3. Privacy Compliance (CCPA, GDPR, & CASL)
While we are a local organization in the Tri-Cities, we respect digital privacy standards:

  • California (CCPA): Residents have the right to request access to their data and request its deletion.
  • European Union (GDPR): We process data based on “Legitimate Interest” (membership) or “Consent.” You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
  • Canada (CASL): We only send electronic messages with your express consent or through an existing relationship, such as active membership.

4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic via tools like Google Analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may be limited as a result. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms or payment processors) strictly to perform necessary Association business.

6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights (such as requesting a copy of your data or its deletion), please contact us at: tricitiesfilam@gmail.com