1. Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you fill out a form, register for an event, submit a nomination, or contact us, you may provide information such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Any additional details you choose to share

Information Collected Automatically
Our website automatically collects standard technical data, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

This data helps us understand site traffic and improve user experience.

2. Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as:

• Device and browser information

• General geographic location

• Site behavior (pages visited, time on page, etc.)

Google Analytics does not provide us with personally identifiable information.

Learn more about how Google collects and processes data:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Opt out of Google Analytics here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

3. Image Optimization: Smush Plugin

Our website uses Smush, an image optimization plugin for WordPress.

• Smush does not interact with or collect information from end users.

• The only optional input is a newsletter signup for site administrators, not visitors.

• Smush may send images to WPMU DEV servers for optimization. During this process, EXIF data may be transferred.

• EXIF data is either returned untouched or stripped, but never stored on WPMU DEV servers.

Content Delivery Network (CDN): Stackpath
Smush uses the Stackpath CDN to improve performance. Stackpath may temporarily collect:

• IP addresses

• Browser and device details (UA)

• Referrer

• General location

• ISP information

This data may be stored for up to 7 days in standard web logs.
Files and images served through Stackpath may be stored or delivered from servers in other countries.

Stackpath’s Privacy Policy can be found here:
https://www.stackpath.com/legal/privacy-statement/

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Process event registrations or scholarship submissions

• Improve our website and user experience

• Share updates related to Be Like Austin (only if you choose to receive them)

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to safeguard all information submitted on our website. This includes secure hosting, updated software, and restricted access to submitted data.

6. Sharing of Information

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We do not share your information with outside organizations except when required by law or when necessary to operate our website (such as secure hosting or form-processing tools).

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and personalize your experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.

8. Third-Party Links

BeLikeAustin.org may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

10. Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of email communications at any time

• Request to update or delete personal information

• Disable cookies through your browser settings

To request changes, contact us using the information below.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Be Like Austin
Email: [Insert Email]
Website: https://www.belikeaustin.org/

12. Updates to This Policy

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