getWITit ("getWITit," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through getwitit.org (the "Site") and our programs, chapters, and events, how we use it, and the choices you have.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly, such as when you:

• Fill out a volunteer, membership, speaker application, or sponsorship inquiry form
• Register for a chapter or WITCON event (which may occur through a third-party platform such as an event ticketing service)
• Apply to or participate in a getWITit program, including Catalyst
• Make a donation
• Sign up for a newsletter or email list
• Contact us directly by email or through a contact form

This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, employer/organization, job title, and any other information you choose to share (such as a bio, resume, or application materials).

Information collected automatically, such as:

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

Information from third parties, such as event registration or payment platforms (e.g., ticketing or donation processors) that share limited information with us when you register for an event or make a payment through them.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process volunteer, speaker, sponsorship, and program applications
• Register you for chapter events and WITCON
• Communicate with you about getWITit programs, events, and updates
• Process donations and sponsorship payments
• Improve the Site and our programs
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain the safety and security of our community and events

We do not sell your personal information.

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3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Chapter leaders and program staff who need the information to administer volunteer placements, event registration, or program participation (e.g., Catalyst program coordinators)
• Service providers who help us operate the Site and our programs, such as event ticketing platforms, email/newsletter providers, and payment processors. These providers are only permitted to use your information to provide services to getWITit.
• Sponsors, only where you have opted in (for example, if you consent to having your information shared with a sponsor as part of an event or program)
• Legal authorities, if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process
• In connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of getWITit's assets, if applicable

We do not share your information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies (such as analytics tools) to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve the user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

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5. Third-Party Platforms

Event registration, ticketing, and some donation processing may occur through third-party platforms (such as event ticketing or payment providers). When you use these platforms, your information is also subject to their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies separately, as getWITit does not control how third-party platforms handle your data.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including maintaining records of volunteers, program alumni, donors, and sponsors, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

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7. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing emails (via the unsubscribe link in any email we send)
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 10.

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8. Children's Privacy

The Site and our programs are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

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9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

getWITit Email: info@getwitit.org[

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

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