Introduction & Scope

The Center for the Study of Organized Hate, Inc (hereinafter referred to as “CSOH,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) provides this privacy policy, which describes our information practices when you visit the our website located at csohate.org and any of CSOH mobile properties that link to this privacy policy (collectively, the “Website”) or donate to CSOH.

We highly value the trust of our visitors and donors and are committed to ensuring the security of the personal information we process. CSOH may partner with trusted third-party services to offer features on our website, such as social media sharing tools. Please note that this privacy policy does not cover any information you provide directly to these third parties. Each of these external services has its own privacy policies that outline how they collect, use, and share the information you provide to them.

This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from visitors to our website, www.csohate.org, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect it.

1. Information We Collect

When using our Website, we may collect certain information from you, including your name and contact information such as a phone number or email address. We may use the information that you provide for our operational purposes, including as described below. We may also use the information that you provide to contact you with offers or items that may interest you. You may, however, use many features of the Website without providing information.

When you choose to provide us with information, we may combine it with other information about you that we receive from third party sources.

We collect the following types of information when you visit our website:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is any information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details. We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it through:

1. Contact forms
2. Newsletter sign-ups
3. Event registrations
4. Surveys or research participation forms
5. Online Donations

1.2  Job Applications

If you apply for a job through our Website, we may collect information including your name, contact information, educational and work history.

1.2 Online Donations

When you make a donation through our website, we collect certain details such as your name, contact information, and payment details. This information is used to process your transaction, manage billing, and to reach out if there are any issues with your donation. Occasionally, we may contact you regarding the terms of your donation or to invite you to support the Center for the Study of Organized Hate, Inc again. If you prefer not to receive future fundraising communications, you can opt out by emailing us at [email protected].

1.3 Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information includes data that cannot be used to identify you directly. This may include:

• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referring/exit pages
• Operating system information This information is collected automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

CSOH may use your personal and non-personal information for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide updates on our research, publications, and events.
• To send you newsletters and updates if you opt in.
• To analyze website performance, improve user experience, and understand visitor preferences.
• To track the effectiveness of outreach and educational campaigns.
• For internal research and reporting purposes.
• To comply with legal requirements, where necessary.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us track your preferences and behavior on the website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the website and its core functions.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Used to track and analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
• Functional Cookies: Help us remember your preferences and customize the website according to your past interactions.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of the website.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect the personal information you provide from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data transmitted over the internet.
• Secure servers and firewalls.
• Regular security audits and monitoring.

While we take steps to protect your information, no online data transmission can be guaranteed as 100% secure. By using our website, you acknowledge that you provide personal information at your own risk.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in the operation of our website, including email communication, event registration, and data analytics. These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose information to comply with legal requirements or in response to valid requests from law enforcement or governmental agencies.
• Consent: We will share your information with third parties if you have given us explicit consent to do so.

6. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
• Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of processing of your data in certain situations.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Once the information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services. CSOH is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting external sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected your child’s information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

CSOH reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last modified” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

Center for the Study of Organized Hate, Inc

Address: 1629 K St. Suite 300. Washington D.C., DC 20006 United States

Email: [email protected]

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described.