Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 6, 2026

The Latina Exchange (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply for membership, purchase event tickets, or communicate with us.

By using our website or participating in our community experiences, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as data collected automatically when you interact with our platform.

A. Personal Information You Provide:

  • Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and social media handles (such as Instagram or LinkedIn).

  • Professional Data: Company name, job title, industry, and entrepreneurship status.

  • Transaction Data: Financial information required to process ticket sales or memberships (processed securely via third-party payment processors; we do not store your raw credit card data).

  • Inquiry Data: Any information you provide when filling out our contact form, sponsorship application, or subscribing to our newsletter.

B. Data Collected Automatically:

  • Log & Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referring URLs, and information on how you navigate our website.

  • Cookies: We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and understand community engagement.

2. How We Use Your Information

We utilize the collected information to deliver an intentional and high-value experience. Specifically, your data is used to:

  • Process ticket sales, manage event RSVPs, and administer future membership programs.

  • Send curated newsletters, event announcements, and post-event recap emails.

  • Review partnership and corporate sponsorship inquiries to ensure alignment with our organizational standards.

  • Maintain, optimize, and secure our website performance.

  • Comply with legal obligations or protect the rights and safety of our community.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

The Latina Exchange does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share your data under the following strict circumstances:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who execute services on our behalf, including payment processors (e.g., Stripe), email marketing platforms, and event registration systems. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Community Co-Investment & Partnerships: For specific events featuring charitable partnerships (e.g., the Greater Chicago Food Depository), data strictly necessary for event execution or corporate accounting may be utilized, but your personal contact details are never traded or sold.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by federal, state, or local law, or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no transmission of data over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You hold the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and newsletter emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you by contacting us directly.

  • Cookie Control: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can usually modify your browser settings to remove or reject cookies if you prefer.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or partner portals. This Privacy Policy applies solely to data collected by The Latina Exchange. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data management practices, please contact us via our website contact form or at: latinaexchangechi@gmail.com