Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council (“CSWAC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information gathered through our website at csworldaffairs.org.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for membership or renew your membership
• Register for events or programs
• Make a donation or sponsor an event
• Fill out a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter
• Create an account or sign in to the member portal

This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information. Payment transactions are processed securely by MembershipWorks; CSWAC does not store your credit card information.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, ours automatically collects certain technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. We use this data solely to understand how visitors use our site and to improve your experience. We use Google Analytics, deployed through Google Tag Manager (GTM), to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google Analytics may use cookies to track visitor behavior across sessions. For more information on how Google uses your data, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies – small text files stored on your device – to support site functionality and analytics. We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent on this site. When you first visit, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer. You can also control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process memberships, event registrations, and donations
• Communicate with you about events, programs, and organizational news
• Respond to your inquiries
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only as necessary to fulfill your requests (e.g., processing a payment through MembershipWorks) or as required by law.

Email Communications

Unless you opt out, we may contact you by email to share news about CSWAC events, programs, and updates. Email communications are managed through Mailchimp. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.

Your Rights

You may contact us at any time to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update your information
• Request deletion of your data
• Express concerns about how your data is used

Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. Sensitive data (such as payment information) is encrypted during transmission. Only authorized personnel who require access to perform specific functions are permitted to view personal data.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Colorado Springs World Affairs Council
631 North Weber, Suite 210
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-579-8443
Or use the Contact form on our website.