Introduction

People Empowering People for Inclusion Now! (“PEP!IN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through compliance with this policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you use the PEP!IN website ("PEP!IN Website") and the PEP!IN Engagement Network (“Engagement Network”), as well as our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

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This policy applies to the information we collect:

• On the website: www.wearepepin.com.

• In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and the Engagement Network.

• When you interact with our advertising and applications on third-party websites and services, if those applications or advertising include links to this policy.

 

Exclusions

This policy does not apply to information collected by:

• Us offline or through other means, including any other website or application operated by PEP!IN (e.g., Maternal Connect and EmpowerCR).

• Any third party, including our affiliates, can access it through any application or content (including advertising) accessible from or through the Engagement Network.

 

Agreement to Policy

By accessing or using the PEP!IN Website and/or Engagement Network, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use these services. This policy may change from time to time (see "Changes to Our Privacy Policy"). Significant changes will be communicated to current users.

 

Children Under the Age of 13

Our Engagement Network is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without parental or guardian consent, we will delete it. Please contact us at contact@wearepepin.com if you believe we might have information from or about a child under 13.

 

Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

We collect several types of information from and about users of the PEP!IN Website and Engagement Network, including:

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1. Personal Information
   Information that identifies relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to a particular user or household:

   • Identifiers like name, IP address, and contact information.

   • Sensitive personal information such as geolocation, racial/ethnic origin, health data, and genetic data.

2. Deidentified Information
   Information that does not identify you personally, such as civic or church affiliations or membership in fraternal clubs.

3. Research and Development Data
   Information is collected for research purposes, such as anonymized data or data from surveys.

4. Feedback and Correspondence
   Information provided during feedback or customer support interactions.

5. Technical Information and Usage Data
   Data about your internet connection, devices, and usage patterns.

6. Compliance and Enforcement Data
   Information is collected to comply with laws and enforce our policies.

 

We collect this information:

• Directly from you when provided.

• Automatically via technology as you navigate our services.

• From third parties such as business partners and affiliates.

 

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and manage services, including addressing technical issues and analyzing trends.

• Communicate with you about services and respond to inquiries.

• Develop tools, features, and personalized services.

• Conduct research to improve products and services.

• Ensure compliance with legal obligations.

• Protect PEP!IN’s rights, security, and property.

• Facilitate recruitment for clinical research.

• Promote public health and foster community connections.

 

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose aggregated or anonymized information without restriction. Specific disclosures include:

• To Affiliates and Service Providers: For operational purposes under confidentiality agreements.

• To Successors: During business transitions (e.g., mergers, sales).

• For Compliance: To comply with legal requirements.

• To Third Parties: For purposes outlined in "Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information."

We do not sell personal data as traditionally understood. However, the use of third-party tools may be considered data "sales" under some laws.

 

User Contributions

The content you submit may be published in public areas and is shared at your own risk. PEP!IN cannot control how others use this information.

 

Choices About Your Information

You have options to:

• Manage cookies and tracking settings.

• Opt out of third-party advertising.

• Opt out of promotional offers.

• Request access, correction, or deletion of personal data by contacting contact@wearepepin.com.

 

Data Security

We implement safeguards to secure your data but cannot guarantee complete security. Protect your password and avoid sharing sensitive information in public areas.

 

Do-Not-Track Signals

PEP!IN does not currently respond to browser “do-not-track” signals.

 

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

This policy may change over time. Check this page periodically for updates. Significant changes will be communicated to users via email or notices within the Engagement Network.

 

Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this policy, contact us at contact@wearepepin.com.