The Pittsburgh Emperors (“Organization,” “we,”) respect the privacy of our donors, supporters, participants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information provided through our website, events, and programs.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
This policy applies to information collected through:
Our website
Online donations or merchandise purchases
Event registrations
Emails, forms, and communications
Third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, PayPal, or Square)
In-person events or programs
This policy does not apply to third-party websites that we do not control.
We may collect information such as:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation or purchase information
Event registration details
Payments and donations are processed by third-party payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal, or Square. We do not store credit card numbers or full payment details on our servers.
When you visit our website we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of access
This information helps us maintain security and improve the website.
We use collected information to:
Process donations, purchases, and registrations
Communicate with supporters and participants
Send receipts and acknowledgments
Improve our website and services
Meet legal or tax requirements
Prevent fraud or misuse
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Donor information is used only for:
Processing charitable contributions
Issuing donation acknowledgments
Maintaining records required by law
Donor information is not shared publicly and is not used for commercial purposes.
We may share information only in limited situations:
With trusted service providers assisting with payments, website hosting, or communications
When required by law or legal process
To protect the safety or rights of the organization
With the individual’s consent
Third-party providers must follow their own privacy and security practices.
Donations and payments may be processed through services such as:
Stripe
PayPal
Square
These providers operate under their own privacy policies. The Pittsburgh Emperors are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Improve functionality
Analyze website traffic
Enhance user experience
Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed 100% secure.
We keep personal information only as long as necessary to:
Provide services and manage programs
Meet legal, tax, or reporting requirements
Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Depending on applicable law, individuals may request to:
Access their personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion where legally permitted
Requests can be made using the contact information below.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates become effective once posted on our website.
For questions about this Privacy Policy:
Pittsburgh Emperors Email: admins@pittsburghemperors.org Location: Pennsylvania, USA