Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
Does Vamos Impact share or sell donor data?
No. Vamos Impact does not sell, rent, or trade donor or visitor personal information with third parties.
Is data collected on vamosimpact.org secure?
Yes. All donation and payment transactions are processed through encrypted third-party services like Zeffy, and no payment card data is stored on our servers.
How can I update or remove my personal information?
You can request access, corrections, or complete deletion of your data by emailing info@vamosimpact.org
Effective Date:
August 3, 2026
Last Updated:
August 3, 2026
Vamos Impact (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 39-3851393) based in Waconia, Minnesota. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy while supporting underserved entrepreneurs, students, and small business owners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website vamosimpact.org or interact with our programs, newsletter, and donation channels.
1. Information Collected Under Our Privacy Policy:
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website or services:
Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and organization details provided when subscribing to our newsletter, contacting us, applying for scholarships, or registering for workshops.
Donation & Financial Data: When you make a donation or payment, transactions are processed securely through third-party processors (e.g., Zeffy). We do not collect or store full credit card details on our servers.
Non-Personal Technical Data: Information collected automatically when browsing our site, such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and pages visited via standard analytical tools and cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information:
We use the information we collect to advance our non-profit mission:
– To deliver program services, workshop updates, and technical assistance.
– To process donations and issue tax-deductible contribution receipts.
– To communicate via updates, newsletters, and announcements (you may opt out at any time).
– To improve our website usability, accessibility, and security.
– To satisfy legal, accounting, and grant reporting obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms, payment processors, and analytics services) solely to perform functions on our behalf and under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though some features of the site may not function as intended.
5. Data Security:
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links:
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, tools, or resources (such as Google Drive reports or external donation tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
7. Children’s Privacy:
Our services are directed toward adult business owners, community members, and eligible students. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
8. Your Rights & Choices:
You have the right to:
– Request access to or correction of your personal data.Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time using the link in the footer of our emails.
– Request deletion of your personal data, subject to tax and legal record retention requirements.
9. Data Retention Period
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including satisfying legal, accounting, tax, or grant reporting obligations. Financial transaction logs and donation records are retained in compliance with federal non-profit recordkeeping requirements. Non-identifiable technical data and newsletter subscription records are maintained until you request deletion or unsubscribe from our communications.
10. User Rights & Request Procedure:
You have the right to access, review, update, or request the complete deletion of your personal information from our databases at any time. To initiate a data request, please send an email to info@vamosimpact.org with the subject line “Personal Data Request.” Our administrative team will verify your identity and process your request within 30 days, subject to any legally mandated record-retention obligations.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Vamos Impact
840 Sparrow Road, Waconia, MN 55387
Email:
info@vamosimpact.org
EIN: 39-3851393