Somcircle Org, Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 29, 2025
Welcome to Somcircle Organization. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://somcircle.org or engage with us through our social awareness services.
1. Who We Are
Somcircle Organization
Business Type: Non-Profit Organization
Address: 15031B Military RD S #114, SeaTac WA 98188
Email: info@somcircle.org
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data from users:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Demographic Data: Age, gender, preferences, and interests (if voluntarily provided).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and website usage details through cookies and analytics tools.
- Communication Data: Messages and inquiries submitted via forms or email.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 16 without verified parental consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our social awareness programs
- To respond to your inquiries or requests
- To send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
- To ensure compliance with applicable laws
- For internal record keeping and organizational development
- To analyze website usage and improve user experience
4. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)
We only collect and process personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:
- Consent – When you voluntarily provide data or opt in to communications.
- Contractual Necessity – To fulfill our obligations to you.
- Legal Obligation – To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
- Legitimate Interest – For operational purposes that do not override your rights.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers and partners assisting us in delivering our services (under strict data protection agreements)
- Regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies, if required by law
- Email marketing or CRM platforms with whom we have data processing agreements in place
6. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to—and maintained on—servers located outside your jurisdiction. When this occurs, we ensure an adequate level of data protection in line with GDPR requirements, including EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. You may request the deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).
8. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to:
- Track website performance and user behavior
- Enhance your browsing experience
- Remember your preferences
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access – Request access to the data we hold about you
- Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction – Limit how your data is processed
- Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection – Object to data processing in certain circumstances
- Withdraw Consent – You may withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@somcircle.org.
10. Security Measures
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted to this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Somcircle Organization
15031B Military RD S #114, SeaTac WA 98188
Email: info@somcircle.org
