DISCLAIMER AND PRIVACY POLICY

DISCLAIMER

ALL THE INFORMATION AND VIDEOS PUBLISHED ON THIS WEBSITE, OR IN ANY ARTICLE HEREIN, ARE TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF THE AUTHORS’ KNOWLEDGE. INFORMATION AND VIDEOS ON THIS SITE SHOULD NOT BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIALIZED ADVICE. NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED BY NEW BEDAYA, OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF NEW BEDAYA, FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION RELYING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ON INFORMATION, VIDEOS, AND ARTICLES PUBLISHED ON THIS SITE. VIEWS EXPRESSED IN ANY ARTICLE AND VIDEOS ARE THE VIEWS OF THE AUTHORS INDIVIDUALLY AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEW OF NEW BEDAYA OR ITS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. INFORMATION APPEARING ON THIS SITE MAY ONLY BE REPRODUCED WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM NEW BEDAYA, AND CREDIT BEING GIVEN TO THE SOURCE.

PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

Your privacy is important to us at New Bedaya. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Donation information (when you donate via Zeffy, PayPal Giving Fund, Zelle, or other supported methods)
• Any other information you provide via forms or email communications

Non-Personal Information

We may collect certain non-personal information when you interact with our website, including:

• Browser type
• Device information
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website addresses

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and acknowledge your donations
• Respond to your inquiries or requests
• Send you updates, newsletters, or fundraising notices (if you opt in)
• Improve and personalize your experience on our website
• Ensure the security and performance of our services

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• With trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors) who assist in operating our website and services, only as necessary and under confidentiality agreements
• When required by law or to comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of New Bedaya, our users, or others

Payments and Donations

When you make a donation, payment information is handled directly by third-party platforms such as Zeffy, PayPal Giving Fund, or your bank (for Zelle), following their own privacy and security policies. We do not store or process your credit/debit card or banking details directly.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and communicate with you more effectively. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the site may not function properly without cookies.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including but not limited to YouTube, external donation platforms, or other third-party sites. Please be aware that once you leave our site or interact with content embedded from third-party platforms, you are subject to the privacy policies and practices of those external sites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of any external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of each third-party site you visit or interact with.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Your Choices

• Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by following the instructions included in every message.
• Access or Correct Information: You may contact us to access, correct, or delete your personal information, subject to any legal or operational requirements.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external sites (including donation platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing your information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the email or phone number provided on our website.