Privacy Policy

AUREUS Project (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our website visitors, community members, donors, and partners. Because we serve immigrant communities and advocate for healthcare access, we prioritize data privacy and security.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website (www.aureusproject.org), how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services, share advocacy updates, process donations, or respond to inquiries.

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

Contact & Form Submissions: When you sign up for our newsletter, fill out a contact form, request assistance, or register for an event, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, preferred language, and any details you choose to share.
Donations: If you make a donation, our third-party payment processors collect necessary financial details (such as credit card numbers or billing addresses). We do not store full credit card information on our servers.
Sensitive Information: We strongly encourage you not to send sensitive personal details—such as Social Security Numbers, detailed medical records, or specific immigration case files—through standard website contact forms.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our site host or analytics software, including:

IP address (often anonymized where possible)
Browser type, operating system, and device type
Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring website addresses

We never store your IP or information about your device.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to support our mission and fulfill your requests:

To respond to inquiries and provide assistance or resources.
To send educational updates, policy alerts, and advocacy newsletters (if you opted in).
To process donations and send tax receipts.
To improve our website functionality, navigation, and language accessibility.
To comply with legal requirements applicable to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations.

3. How We Protect Your Information & Immigration Privacy

We understand that confidentiality is critical for immigrant families and individuals seeking health resources.

Data Sharing & Sale: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or email addresses to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who help operate our website, process payments, or distribute email communications (e.g., mail delivery platforms, secure payment gateways). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential and secure.
Legal Disclosures: We will not disclose personal information to external entities unless required to do so by applicable law, court order, or valid legal process. Where permitted by law, we strive to notify individuals prior to disclosing their information.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses standard cookies (small text files saved on your device) to help us analyze web traffic and improve user experience.

Opting Out: You can configure your browser settings to block or refuse cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is sent. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from viewing general resources on our site.

5. Links to External Websites

Our website contains links to external websites, including community clinics, legal aid organizations, and government health portals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection policies of external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Unsubscribe / Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.
Access & Correction: You may request to review, update, or delete the contact information we have on file for you by contacting us at the email address below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal standards. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.