Privacy policy

Queer Housing Summit Last Updated: August 2026

The Queer Housing Summit, presented through South Tower CLT ("we," "us," or "our") is a nonprofit event based in California. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website at https://www.queerhousingsummit.org/ (the "Site"), donate to us, sign up for our newsletter, volunteer with us, or otherwise interact with us online.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you give us directly, such as when you donate, register for an event, sign up for our newsletter, volunteer, or contact us:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider — see Section 4)

  • Any other information you choose to share with us

Information collected automatically when you visit our Site:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the Site

  • Referring website

  • Cookie and similar tracking data (see Section 5)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations and send tax receipts

  • Communicate with you about our programs, events, and impact

  • Respond to inquiries and provide support

  • Improve our Site and our programs

  • Comply with legal and accounting obligations

  • Send newsletters or other communications you've opted into

We will never sell your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your information. We may share it with:

  • Service providers who help us operate (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, hosting providers), under agreements that limit their use of your data to providing services to us

  • Legal authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of our organization or others

  • Successor organizations, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization

We may share aggregated or anonymized information (that does not identify you) for reporting or fundraising purposes.

4. Payment Processing

Donations made through our Site are processed by a third-party payment processor. We do not store your full credit card or bank account details on our own servers. Please review that provider's privacy policy for details on how they handle your payment information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., via Google Analytics)

  • Support fundraising and email tools

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.

6. Your Choices and Rights

  • Opt out of communications: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us directly.

  • Access or update your information: Contact us at so to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

  • California residents: While most nonprofits are not subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we honor reasonable requests to know what information we hold about you or to have it deleted, subject to our recordkeeping obligations (e.g., donation records needed for tax purposes). Email soledad@southtowerclt.org.  

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at soledad@southtowerclt.org.