The Ethiopian Community Organization in Houston (“ECOH”, “we”, “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect through this website and how we use it.
Information we collect
- Contact details you voluntarily submit via our contact form, program application forms, newsletter signups, donation forms, or member account (name, email, phone, address).
- Account information for members who sign up (email, hashed password, first and last name).
- Payment information is handled entirely by our payment processor (Stripe). We do not store card numbers on our servers.
- Technical data such as device type, browser, and pages visited — used only to keep the site secure and improve performance.
How we use it
- To respond to your messages and process program requests.
- To deliver services you request (membership, donations, event registration).
- To send transactional emails related to your account and any programs you apply to.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our community.
How we store it
Data is stored with industry-standard providers (database, authentication, payments) under encryption at rest and in transit. Access to personal data is limited to authorized ECOH staff who need it to perform their duties.
Your rights
- You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- You may request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- You may withdraw consent and unsubscribe from communications at any time.
Children's privacy
Our services are directed to adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have, please contact us.
Contact
For questions about this policy or to exercise any of your rights, contact us at info@ecohouston.org.
This policy is provided as a template for a community organization and does not constitute legal advice. Please have it reviewed by counsel before public use.