Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The American Immigrant Legal Clinic ("TAILC," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.tailcproject.org, contact us, or use our services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, sign up for updates, or make a donation through our website, we may collect:

  • Your full name

  • Email address and phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Payment and billing information (for donations, processed securely through our payment processor)

  • Any other information you voluntarily share with us

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we and our service providers (such as Squarespace) may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address and general geographic location

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

  • Referring website addresses

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services

  • Process donations and issue acknowledgment receipts

  • Send organizational updates, newsletters, and program information (with your consent)

  • Improve our website content and user experience

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

  • Fulfill our nonprofit mission of providing legal services to immigrants

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which may use its own cookies and analytics tools. For more information, please review Squarespace's Privacy Policy.

5. How We Share Your Information

TAILC does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information for commercial or marketing purposes.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers (such as payment processors and website hosting platforms) who assist us in operating our website and services, under strict confidentiality agreements

  • When required by law, court order, or other legal process

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of TAILC, our staff, clients, or the public

All service providers who handle your information are required to maintain appropriate security measures and may only use your information to provide services on our behalf.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Our website uses SSL encryption, and donation payments are processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment processors.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law (for example, for tax and nonprofit compliance purposes). When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete it.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations

  • Opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by contacting us or clicking "unsubscribe" in any email

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

The American Immigrant Legal Clinic (TAILC)

Website: www.tailcproject.org/contact

This Privacy Policy was prepared for The American Immigrant Legal Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal services to immigrants. Please consult a legal professional to review this policy for your specific jurisdiction and compliance needs.