Queer Latines ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our website, Discord community, events, or other services. By accessing or using our platforms, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for membership

• Sign up for events

• Engage with us via our website or Discord

• Make a payment

• Contact us with questions or feedback

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Discord handle

• Payment details for paid events or membership

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information automatically through your use of our website or Discord server, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent

• Referring websites

• General usage and diagnostic data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your experience and understand user behavior. You can modify your browser settings to manage or block cookies. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain our website and Discord server

• Manage memberships and event registrations

• Facilitate payments and send receipts

• Communicate updates, event invites, and relevant community info

• Monitor community activity and prevent misuse

• Understand how our services are being used so we can improve them

• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our community guidelines

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following cases:

• With service providers: For processing payments, managing email communications, or hosting the website/Discord bots.

• For legal compliance: When required by law or in response to legal requests.

• Business changes: If Queer Latines undergoes a change in structure (e.g., forms a nonprofit or merges with another group), your data may be transferred with notice.

• With your consent: If you explicitly give us permission to share certain information.

Security of Your Information

We use reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative measures to safeguard your data. However, no platform can guarantee complete security. Please be mindful of what you share on public or semi-public parts of our community platforms.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct or update inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data (with some exceptions)

• Object to or limit certain data processing

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@queerlatines.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.

Community-Specific Considerations (Discord)

Please note that our Discord server is a space intentionally centered on queer Latine experiences. We welcome all members who align with our values. Any messages, comments, or posts you share may be visible to other community members.

We do not sell or share user data for marketing purposes. However, anonymized engagement data (e.g., total number of members, participation stats) may be used to improve programming or report impact.

Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website or Discord may include links to third-party content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or community platform(s). When we do, we’ll notify members via the website or Discord. Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the updated terms.