Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/01/2025

At RISE4US, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you share with us through our website, services, and community platforms.

By accessing or using RISE4US.com, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal information and non-personal information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily:

• Your name, email address, and social media handles (for profiles and contact forms)

• Business or brand information (for listings or brag wall submissions)

• Payment and billing details (for donations or purchases)

• Resume, skills, or bio content (for community or directory features)

b. Information Collected Automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device type

• Site usage data through cookies and analytics tools

• Location data (city/state), where applicable

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage user/member profiles

• Highlight your business or service in our directory or blog

• Send updates, newsletters, or community alerts

• Process donations, bookings, or transactions

• Improve our platform experience and design

• Notify you of grants, jobs, and collaborations that align with your interests

We do not sell your information to third parties. Ever.

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3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure payment gateways, and limited access to your personal info by authorized team members only.

However, no method of transmission online is 100% secure, so we encourage users to take precautions when sharing sensitive details.

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5. Third-Party Services

RISE4US may use trusted third-party services to:

• Process payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

• Send newsletters (e.g., Mailchimp or Flodesk)

• Collect forms and data (e.g., Wix, Google Forms)

• Analyze web traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)

These platforms have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

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6. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

• Update or correct your personal information

• Opt out of newsletters or marketing emails at any time

• Request that your information be deleted from our records

• Deactivate or request removal of your member profile

To do any of the above, email us at: privacy@rise4us.com

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7. Children's Privacy

RISE4US is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:

RISE4US
📧 Email: info.rise4us@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://www.rise4us.com