Pittsburgh Emperors Privacy Policy

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.


1. Scope of 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.


2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect information such as:

Name

Email address

Mailing address

Phone number

Donation or purchase information

Event registration details

Payment Information

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.

Automatically Collected Information

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.


3. How We Use Information

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.


4. Donations

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.


5. Information Sharing

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.


6. Third-Party Payment Processors

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.


7. Cookies & Website Technologies

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.


8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed 100% secure.


9. Data Retention

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


10. User Rights

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.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates become effective once posted on our website.


Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy:

Pittsburgh Emperors Email: admins@pittsburghemperors.org Location: Pennsylvania, USA