Privacy Policy
EmpowerMED Africa
EmpowerMED Africa · A Texas Nonprofit Corporation · Organized under Section 501(c)(3)
EIN: 33-4749121 · Effective Date: May 26, 2025
EmpowerMED Africa (“we,” “our,” or “the Organization”) is a Texas nonprofit corporation organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Donation information
- Payment details (processed through secure third-party providers)
- Information submitted through contact, volunteer and partnership forms
- Scholarship application information (see Section 4)
- Newsletter subscription information
- Online store order information
- Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Process donations and online store orders
- Issue donation receipts for tax purposes
- Review scholarship applications
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide updates about our programs, events and podcast
- Improve website functionality
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Payment Processing
Online donations and purchases are processed through secure third-party providers, including Stripe and PayPal. Donations sent by Zelle are processed through the donor’s bank. We do not store full credit card or bank account information on our servers. Checks mailed to our P.O. Box are handled by authorized EmpowerMED Africa personnel only.
4. Scholarship Applications
Scholarship applicants provide personal, academic and financial information, including date of birth, transcripts, proof of enrollment, letters of recommendation, referee contact details and a description of financial need.
- This information is used only to evaluate applications, administer awarded scholarships and support the mentorship program.
- Access is limited to EmpowerMED Africa staff, Board members and members of our Scholarship Selection Committee, which is based in Zambia. By applying, applicants understand that their information will be accessed and reviewed by the committee from Zambia.
- Uploaded documents are stored in a private, access-restricted location and are not publicly accessible.
- Applications from unsuccessful applicants are retained for no longer than needed for the selection cycle and related records, then deleted. Records of scholarship recipients are retained as long as required for program administration and legal compliance.
- Applicants may request access to, correction of or deletion of their application information at any time.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online system is 100% secure.
6. Cookies, Analytics and Embedded Content
We may use cookies and third-party analytics tools to understand visitor engagement and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
Our website may display embedded content from third parties, such as YouTube videos and podcast players hosted by RSS.com. These providers may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
7. Newsletter and Communications
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by using the link included in every email or by contacting us.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to partner institutions, social media pages or other external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
9. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Review your information
- Update your information
- Remove your information from our records
Requests may be sent to contact@empowermedafrica.org or by mail to the address below.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
EmpowerMED Africa
P.O. Box 2458, DeSoto, TX 75123-2458
contact@empowermedafrica.org