Privacy Notice

Corporate Counsel Women of Color® (CCWC®)

Introduction

Corporate Counsel Women of Color® (CCWC®) including CCWC® Entrepreneurs, CCWC® AI Portal, and My Life as a Lawyer Program (collectively, “CCWC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), are committed to protecting your privacy.

This Privacy Notice describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with us online and offline, including through our websites (“Sites”), events, communications, and programs.

This Privacy Notice applies to information we collect:

When you use our Sites (including registering, donating, or subscribing)
When you register for or attend our events (virtual or in person)
When you communicate with us via email, text, or other channels
When you apply for opportunities with us

By engaging with CCWC, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Notice.

Children Under 16

Our Sites and programs are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have done so without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete such information.

Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of our Sites, and from third parties.

1. Personal and Contact Information

Name, email address, phone number
Mailing and business address
Employer, title, and professional affiliations
Bar admission and CLE participation information
Membership and event registration details

2. Demographic Information (Optional)

Race, ethnicity, gender identity, and similar information
Provided voluntarily and used to support our mission and programming

3. Event and Program Information

Attendance and participation details
Dietary preferences and accessibility needs
Speaker submissions, bios, and headshots

4. Usage and Device Information

IP address, browser type, device information
Website usage patterns and engagement data

5. Communications

Information you provide when contacting us

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Deliver and manage memberships, events, and programs
Communicate with you regarding updates, services, and opportunities
Improve our Sites, programming, and operations
Provide customer support
Ensure security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations

We may also send you relevant updates, event information, and offerings. You may opt out at any time.

Legal Basis for Processing

Your consent
Performance of a contract (e.g., event registration)
Legitimate interests in operating and improving our organization
Compliance with legal obligations

Sensitive Information

We collect sensitive or demographic information only when voluntarily provided. This information is used to advance our nonprofit mission and is handled with appropriate safeguards.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Improve website functionality
Analyze usage and performance
Enhance user experience

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve user experience and content.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party service providers to support our operations, including payment processors, event platforms, and analytics providers. These providers process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

How We Share Information

With affiliates and service providers supporting our operations
With sponsors or partners, where appropriate and consistent with our mission
To comply with legal obligations
To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of our organization and community

We do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention

As long as you maintain a relationship with us
As necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Notice
As required by law

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of your information
Opt out of certain communications
Restrict or object to certain processing

To exercise your rights, contact: info@ccwomenofcolor.org

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

Request to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or share
Request deletion of your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Opt out of sharing for targeted advertising

We do not sell personal information.

International Users (EU/UK)

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We process data under GDPR and applicable laws using lawful bases including consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interests.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of changes.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Notice: info@ccwomenofcolor.org