Privacy Policy — Protecting Every Voice in Eagle Pass, TX

Privacy Policy

 

Miss Eagle Pass Empowerment Initiative, Inc.

Effective Date:02/01/2026

Last Updated: 02/27/2026

 

Miss Eagle Pass Empowerment Initiative, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a Texas nonprofit corporation and IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, submit forms, make donations, register for events, or otherwise interact with us online.

 

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

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1. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of information:

 

A. Personal Information You Provide

 

When you voluntarily submit information through our website, we may collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Date of birth (for participants or applicants)

• Parent/guardian information (for minors)

• Scholarship or program application information

• Donation information

• Event registration details

• Volunteer information

• Any other information you provide through forms or communication

 

B. Payment Information

 

When you make a donation or payment, your payment details are processed securely through third-party payment processors (such as Wix Payments, Stripe, PayPal, or similar providers). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

 

C. Automatically Collected Information

 

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visit

• Referring website

• Cookie identifiers

 

This information helps us improve site functionality and user experience.

 

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2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use collected information to:

• Process donations and issue receipts

• Manage event registrations and program participation

• Review scholarship and titleholder applications

• Communicate about programs, events, and initiatives

• Respond to inquiries

• Improve website functionality

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

• Maintain internal records

• Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

 

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3. Children’s Privacy

 

Our programs may involve minors under the age of 18. We collect information about minors only:

• With parental or guardian consent

• For scholarship, event, or program participation purposes

 

We comply with applicable child privacy laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), where applicable.

 

Parents or guardians may contact us to review or request deletion of their child’s information.

 

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

Our website (hosted on Wix) may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Enable website functionality

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze traffic

• Improve performance

 

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

 

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5. Third-Party Services

 

We may use third-party service providers to operate our website and services, including:

• Website hosting (Wix)

• Email marketing platforms

• Payment processors

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Social media integrations

 

These providers have their own privacy policies and may collect information as permitted by law.

 

We encourage users to review third-party privacy policies.

 

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6. How We Share Information

 

We may share personal information:

• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our organization

• When required by law or legal process

• To protect our legal rights

• With parental/guardian consent (for minor participants)

 

We do not sell personal data.

 

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7. Data Retention

 

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

• Maintain required nonprofit records

• Comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations

 

After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

 

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8. Data Security

 

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While we strive to protect your data, no online transmission is 100% secure.

 

Users submit information at their own risk.

 

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9. Your Privacy Rights

 

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable laws, including:

• The right to access your personal data

• The right to request correction

• The right to request deletion

• The right to withdraw consent

• The right to opt out of marketing communications

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information listed below.

 

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

 

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10. Email Communications & Opt-Out

 

If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may unsubscribe at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails

• Contacting us directly

 

We honor opt-out requests promptly.

 

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11. External Links

 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (sponsors, partners, affiliates). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

 

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12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

 

Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of changes.

 

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13. Contact Information

 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

 

Miss Eagle Pass Empowerment Initiative, Inc.

2285 Mazatlan Circle

Eagle Pass, Texas

Email: connect@misseaglepassorg.com

Phone: (786)309-2580