PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Effective Date:

500 Men Making A Difference Inc.

500 Men Making A Difference Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us through our website and communication channels. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information.

1. Who We Are

Founded in 2010 by community activist Wayne Devonish, 500 Men Making A Difference is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, New York. Our mission is to recruit volunteers, provide mentors, and develop leaders within our communities. We support civic responsibility and social mobility by organizing projects that uplift and inspire men of color and their families.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:

  • Directly provided by you:

    • When you subscribe to our newsletter

    • When you sign up to volunteer

    • When you make a donation

    • When you contact us via our contact form or email

  • Automatically collected (via website analytics):

    • IP address

    • Browser type

    • Pages visited

    • Time spent on our site

  • Optional Information:

    • Event registration information

    • Testimonials, photos, or feedback

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Communicate with you about our events, news, and programs

  • Send newsletters and updates if you’ve opted in

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Improve our website functionality and user experience

  • Maintain internal records and legal compliance

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With service providers (e.g., email newsletter platforms or donation processors) under confidentiality agreements

  • If required by law or to protect our legal rights

  • With your consent, such as in promotional material featuring testimonials or photos

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of receiving emails by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any newsletter

  • Request access to or correction of your data

  • Request that we delete your personal data (where legally possible)

To make any such request, please contact us at:

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. While no system can be completely secure, we strive to maintain best practices in nonprofit data protection.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have received such information, we will delete it promptly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your agreement to the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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

500 Men Making A Difference Inc.

677 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

[email protected]

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