Privacy policy
At La Mina Social and Mining for Music, we deeply value the privacy and preferences of our supporters. Here, we'd like to share some insights into our privacy policies, covering what kind of information we collect and track, how we utilize this information, and who we might share it with. This statement was recently updated on April 18, 2024, and any future updates will be promptly reflected on this webpage.
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At La Mina Social and Mining for Music (referred to as "we," "us," "LMS," or "M4M"), we're dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. In this Privacy Policy (also known as "Policy" or "Statement"), we'll walk you through how we gather, utilize, share, store, and transfer any information you might provide while interacting with www.laminasocial.org, its associated pages, any ads or apps we offer, or through our services collectively referred to as "Services." We'll also outline your rights concerning the personal information we collect.
APPLICABILITY
This Policy extends to all visitors to our website, registered users, and anyone else using our Services. It covers information we collect in various ways:
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Through your engagement with our Services, such as filling out registration forms, participating in quizzes, or conducting searches. This data is gathered directly from your input.
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Via email, text messages, and other electronic communications exchanged between you and our Services.
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Through mobile and desktop applications that we may offer.
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By your interactions with any advertisements and/or applications on third-party websites and services, provided those applications or ads include links to our Services.
By using or accessing our Services, you agree to abide by this Privacy Policy. Please note that this policy may undergo changes over time. Your continued use of our Services following any updates indicates your acceptance of those changes, so we encourage you to review the policy periodically for any revisions.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The information we collect on or through our Services may include:
Information that you share when using our Services, such as information provided through the following means:
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Completing web forms
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Making donations, which may include personal details like full name, address, payment information for secure transactions
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Registering for events or groups
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Subscribing to newsletters or other updates
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Sending search queries or submitting content for publication.
Depending on your interaction with us, we might collect the following personal information when you openly share it:
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First, middle, and last name
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Date of birth
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Postal address
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Contact numbers
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Email address
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Company name
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Credit card details (only storing the last 4 digits)
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Bank information for payment authorization when using this method.
Additionally, we may gather data about your interactions with us, such as email, SMS, phone, or in-person communications, donation history, event registrations, and other forms of support. Any other pertinent information you provide about yourself, like employer details, interests, or affiliations with other organizations, may also be collected.
When using our Services, certain information is automatically collected, including:
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Technical details
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IP address and browser type
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Website interaction data
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Device type and related information
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Operating system details
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Local time zone.
This information is sent automatically by your web browser and helps us generate aggregate statistics about our visitors. It's utilized for various purposes like customer service, fraud prevention, and enhancing our Services. For more information on our use of cookies, please refer to the Automatic Data Collection Technologies section below.
During your interactions with us, you may provide, or we may collect, information categorized as Sensitive Personal Information under Colorado law. We always aim to obtain your consent for collecting and processing such data, which you can revoke anytime by reaching out to us at hello@laminasocial.org.
AUTOMATIC DATA COLLECTION TECHNOLOGIES
As you explore and engage with our Services, we may employ automatic data collection technologies like cookies, tags, and pixels to gain insights into how people utilize our platform. The information we gather through these technologies encompasses:
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Details about your visits to our Services, including traffic data, popular pages, referral sources, location data, device types, browsers, and other data accessible through our implemented technologies.
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Referral sources, such as social media platforms that direct visitors to our Services.
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Organic and paid search terms that lead visitors to our platform.
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Information about programmatic display ads on external sites that bring visitors to our Services.
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Click-through rates using Call-to-Action (CTA) buttons.
We gather this information to enhance our Services and provide a more tailored experience for our users.
The technologies we utilize for automatic data collection may involve:
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Cookies (or browser cookies): These are small files stored on your computer's hard drive. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may limit your access to certain parts of our Services. Most web browsers offer guidance on how to modify cookie settings through their "Help" menu.
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Tags: Our Services are linked to tracking by third-party analytics providers, aiding in the understanding of user activity and interaction. Google Analytics, a widely used tool, is often employed for this purpose.
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Pixels: Pages of our Services and emails may contain small electronic files known as pixels, enabling us to track user visits, ad clicks, email opens, and other related website statistics.
THIRD-PARTY USE OF COOKIES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
Certain content or applications on our Services, including advertisements, may be provided by third parties like advertisers, ad networks, content providers, and application providers. These entities may utilize cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information about your activities on our website and other sites. This information may be linked to your personal information or used to track your online behavior across different websites and services for targeted advertising purposes.
CHILDREN AND MINORS
Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age, and individuals under 18 should only use them with direct permission and supervision from legal guardians.
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Children under 13 should refrain from using our Services, providing any personal information, registering, making purchases, using interactive features, or sharing any information about themselves. If we become aware of any information provided by children under 13, we will promptly delete it and do not store or use such information for our purposes or share it with third parties.
USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We might use the Personal Information you share with us for various purposes:
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Keeping you informed about our work or activities.
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Conducting fundraising activities as per our internal policies.
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Organizing events you've registered for and providing you with relevant event details, including speakers, sponsors, and fellow attendees.
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Handling donations, sponsorships, and purchases.
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Sending you newsletters and publications, if you've given consent.
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Addressing your inquiries and providing related services.
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Informing you about other events, products, or services similar to those you've shown interest in, unless you've opted out.
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Sharing information about events, products, or services we believe may interest you, with your consent.
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Personalizing online advertisements based on your interests, preferences, and characteristics.
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Managing employment applications.
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Ensuring that the content on our Services is presented in the best possible way for you and your device.
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Fulfilling legal obligations regarding the disclosure or use of your information.
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We might share Personal Information collected or provided by you as outlined in this Privacy Policy:
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With our subsidiaries and affiliates.
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With contractors, service providers, and other third parties assisting our organization.
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For credit card transactions, electronic fund transfers, and other financial transactions, we engage third-party processors. If you apply for employment, donate, or make a purchase, your information may be shared with these service providers.
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With analytics and search engine providers aiding in improving our Services.
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With trusted third parties, individuals, and other non-profits.
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In case of a business sale or acquisition, your Personal Information may be disclosed to the prospective buyer or seller.
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For any other purposes disclosed by us when you provide the information or with your consent.
Additionally, we may disclose your personal information:
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To comply with court orders, laws, or regulatory requests.
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When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of LMS and M4M, our donors, partners, or other stakeholders. This may include sharing information for fraud protection and credit risk reduction with other companies and organizations.
CHOICES ABOUT HOW WE MANAGE YOUR INFORMATION
We want to empower you with choices concerning the personal information you share with us. To ensure your control over your data, we've implemented the following mechanisms:
OPTING OUT OF AUTOMATED COOKIES AND THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING
As outlined in this Policy, we may collect and share your personal information for third-party advertising purposes using cookies and other automated tracking technologies.
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If you're a resident of Colorado and wish to opt out of targeted advertising under the Colorado Privacy Act, you can adjust your browser settings to refuse some or all browser cookies or receive alerts when cookies are sent. Please be aware that disabling or refusing cookies may affect certain parts of our site's accessibility or functionality.
ACCESSING, CORRECTING, AND DELETING YOUR INFORMATION
As part of our commitment to giving Colorado residents control over their personal information, residents or their authorized agents can email us at hello@laminasocial.org to request access, correction, deletion, or portability of their personal data. Upon receiving a request, we may need to verify your identity.
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Please understand that we may not be able to fulfill access, correction, or deletion requests in certain circumstances where we're required or permitted to retain the information. We may also decline a request if we believe fulfilling it would violate any law or legal requirement or result in inaccurate information. If an exemption applies, we'll notify you accordingly in our response to your request.
CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
We're committed to transparency regarding any changes made to our privacy policy, and we'll post them on this page. If there are significant changes in how we handle your personal information, we'll notify you via a notice on our website's homepage. You can find the date of the last revision at the top of this page. It's your responsibility to ensure we have your current and active email address, and we encourage you to periodically check our website and this privacy policy for updates.