Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Introduction

At Latinas Evolving, your trust means everything to us. Our community is built on connection, empowerment, and integrity, and that includes how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, www.latinasevolving.com (the "Site"), or connect with us through email, forms, or SMS/text messaging.

By using this Site or opting into our communications, you're agreeing to the practices described here. As always, we're committed to handling your information with care, transparency, and respeto.

Information We Collect

Information You Choose to Share

When you connect with us — whether through a form, event registration, newsletter signup, purchase, or SMS opt-in — we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (including mobile number for SMS)

  • Messages or form details you submit

  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide

Every piece of information you share helps us better uplift, support, and serve our growing comunidad.

Information Collected Automatically

To help us improve your experience on the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device and browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the Site

  • Cookies and analytics data

Squarespace, our hosting platform, may also collect certain technical information as part of its services. If you use additional analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), list them here.

SMS/Text Messaging

Program Information

By opting into text messages from Latinas Evolving, you agree to receive recurring automated messages from us. Message frequency may vary, but you can generally expect up to 4 messages per month. Messages may include:

  • Reminders for events or programs

  • Community updates

  • Resource alerts

  • Inspiring messages or announcements

  • Promotional messages (only with your explicit consent)

Your Consent

By opting in, you confirm that you are the account holder or have permission from the account holder to receive messages at the phone number provided. Your participation is always optional — and your journey with us is not affected if you choose not to opt in.

How to Opt Out or Get Help

Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe. You will receive one final confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent.

Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us directly at latinasevolvingllc@gmail.com.

SMS Data We Use

To support the functionality of our messaging service, we may collect:

  • Your mobile number

  • Message delivery and timing information

  • Engagement data (e.g., link clicks)

We do not share your SMS opt-in data or phone number with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Message & Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan. Contact your carrier for details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to help you grow, connect, and thrive — just as our mission promises. This may include:

  • Responding to your messages or requests

  • Sending SMS or email updates you opted into

  • Delivering resources, programs, or event information

  • Improving our Site and community experience

  • Processing payments or registrations (if applicable)

  • Sharing opportunities, tools, and insights aligned with your goals

  • Communicating announcements, reminders, or promotions (with your consent)

We aim to use your information in ways that support your evolution — nothing more.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. ¡Nunca!

We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our Site and communications, such as:

  • Squarespace (hosting and analytics)

  • Email and SMS service platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Scheduling or registration tools

  • Analytics providers

These partners are only permitted to use your information as needed to provide their services to us. We do not authorize them to use your information for their own marketing purposes.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Squarespace uses cookies and similar tools to help us understand how visitors use the Site, improve performance, and enhance your browsing experience.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer — just keep in mind some features of the Site may not work as expected.

Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals. If this changes, we will update this Policy accordingly.

Your Rights & Choices

As part of our commitment to transparency and empowerment, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request corrections or updates to your information.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.

  • Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from emails or SMS messages at any time.

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time, where applicable.

To make any of these requests, email us at latinasevolvingllc@gmail.com.

California Residents — Your Additional Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, you have the right to opt out should our practices ever change.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under the CCPA. This means we will not deny you services, charge you different prices, or provide a different quality of service because you exercised your privacy rights.

To submit a California privacy rights request, please contact us at latinasevolvingllc@gmail.com. We will respond within 45 days of receiving your request.

Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as it supports the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. In general:

  • Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

  • Transaction and registration records may be retained for up to 7 years for legal and accounting purposes.

You are free to request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at latinasevolvingllc@gmail.com.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. While no online platform can guarantee 100% security, we are committed to protecting your data with care and responsibility.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or data collection of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are designed for individuals 13 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Updates to This Policy

As our community grows and evolves, this Policy may evolve too. Any updates will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, we're here to help.

Latinas Evolving

latinasevolvingllc@gmail.com

334 E. Utica St.

Buffalo, NY 14208