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Economic Pathways Coalition (EPC) – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1 December 2025

Creek Cultural Center is now Economic Pathways Coalition. We’re updating our records with the IRS; for now, our IRS-recognized legal name remains Creek Cultural Center, and our EIN 99-4267737 stays the same.

  1. Introduction

Economic Pathways Coalition (“EPC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, partners, educators, and community members.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit www.economicpathways.org (the “Site”) or interact with our online programs, forms, newsletters, or donation tools.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  1. Information You Provide Directly

This includes information you voluntarily submit through forms, sign-ups, donations, or email communication, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • School or organization affiliation
  • Volunteer or partnership interests
  • Donation amounts (processed securely via third-party payment processors)

We do not store full payment card details on our systems.

  1. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on Site
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics data

We use this information to understand engagement, improve the user experience, and ensure Site security.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze Site traffic (e.g., via Google Analytics)
  • Improve content delivery and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  1. Provide and Improve Services
  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Deliver program updates, newsletters, or educational resources
  • Manage event registrations, volunteer intake, and partnership inquiries
  1. Process Donations
  • Facilitate online donations
  • Issue donation receipts
  • Comply with financial and audit requirements
  1. Communicate With You
  • Share updates about EPC programs, impact, events, and opportunities
  • Send newsletters or fundraising messages (only if you opt-in)
  1. Ensure Security and Legal Compliance
  • Monitor for fraud or misuse
  • Comply with legal obligations, reporting requirements, and nonprofit regulations
  1. When We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  1. Trusted Service Providers

These include:

  • Website hosting and security providers
  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp/ConvertKit)
  • CRM and donor management systems
  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

Service providers may only use your information to perform agreed-upon services on our behalf.

  1. Legal or Safety Requirements

We may disclose information if required by:

  • Law, regulation, subpoena, or court order
  • Enforcement of EPC policies
  • Protection of EPC, our users, or the public
  1. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
  • Comply with legal, financial, or operational requirements
  • Maintain accurate donor or partnership records

When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

  1. Your Privacy Choices
  2. Email Communications

You may opt out of newsletters or promotional emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link or by contacting us.

  1. Cookies

You may manage cookies through your browser settings.

  1. Access, Correction, or Deletion Requests

Depending on your location, you may request to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion
  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Request a portable copy of your data

Contact us at [email protected] to submit a request.

  1. Children’s Privacy

EPC serves students through schools and supervised educational programs, but our public-facing website is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental or school consent.

If you believe a child has provided information through the Site, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

  1. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted web traffic (HTTPS)
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant vendors
  • Access controls and staff training

While no online system is 100% secure, we take reasonable measures to minimize risk.

  1. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may include links to third-party websites or tools.
EPC is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

  1. International Visitors

EPC is based in the United States.
If you access our Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred and processed in the U.S. where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
If changes are material, we will post a notice on the Site or notify subscribers by email.

The updated version will include a revised “Last Updated” date.

  1. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

Economic Pathways Coalition (EPC)
Attn: Privacy Officer
Email: [email protected]
Website:  www.economicpathways.org

Location: Based in New Brockton, AL