AZIZA PROJECT PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: August 29, 2025
1. Introduction
The Aziza Project (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website https://www.azizaproject.org or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Business Information
Organization Name: The Aziza Project
Legal Entity: The Aziza Project is made possible by Visions Made Visible, which serves as its legal entity for administrative purposes.
Business Address: 17595 Harvard Avenue, Suite C235, Irvine, CA 92614
Contact Email: stephanie@azizaproject.org
3. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, phone number (via our contact form)
- Mailing address and birth date (via financial aid applications)
- Financial aid application details, including W-2 forms, expense information, and other supporting documents
B. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and usage data via Google Analytics
- Information collected through cookies and similar technologies
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old. If you believe we have done so, please contact us immediately.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send newsletters, updates, and donation requests (with an unsubscribe option in every message)
- Process and evaluate financial aid applications
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Maintain website security and functionality
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not engage in behavioral or targeted advertising.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), we process your personal information only when we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable data protection laws, including:
- Consent – When you have given us permission to process your information (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
- Contract – When processing is necessary to fulfill an agreement with you (e.g., processing financial aid applications).
- Legal Obligation – When processing is required by applicable laws or regulations.
- Legitimate Interests – When processing is necessary for our legitimate business purposes, and your rights and freedoms do not override those interests (e.g., improving services, preventing fraud).
Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us at stephanie@azizaproject.org.
6. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We use trusted service providers to operate our programs and website:
- Google Analytics – traffic tracking and analytics
- Google reCAPTCHA – spam protection
- Clym – accessibility tools and cookie consent
- Go High Level – CRM and appointment booking
- Calendly – appointment booking (to be phased out)
- Zeffy.com – donation processing and newsletter opt-ins
We may also share personal data:
- When required by law or legal process
- In connection with a business transfer, such as leadership changes or organizational restructuring
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
7. Data Storage and Security
Your personal data is stored on U.S.-based cloud servers via Google Workspace and Go High Level. We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data for seven (7) years, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve site functionality and analyze website usage. Users can manage cookie preferences at any time using our Clym.io cookie consent tool.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
- Access and request a copy of your data
- Request corrections to your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of certain data uses
11. Data Subject Rights Request Procedure (GDPR & CCPA)
If you are a resident of the EEA, UK, or California, you have specific rights under applicable privacy laws. To exercise any of these rights:
- Submit Your Request
- Email us at stephanie@azizaproject.org with the subject line “Privacy Rights Request”.
- Clearly state which rights you wish to exercise (e.g., access, correction, deletion, portability, opt-out).
- Email us at stephanie@azizaproject.org with the subject line “Privacy Rights Request”.
- Provide Verification Information
- We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request, such as your name, email address, and a copy of a government-issued ID (if required by law).
- We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request, such as your name, email address, and a copy of a government-issued ID (if required by law).
- Authorized Agents
- If you are making a request on behalf of someone else, you must provide written authorization signed by the individual, along with your own proof of identity.
- If you are making a request on behalf of someone else, you must provide written authorization signed by the individual, along with your own proof of identity.
- Response Time
- We will confirm receipt of your request within 10 business days.
- We will respond within 30 calendar days (GDPR) or 45 calendar days (CCPA), unless an extension is permitted by law.
- We will confirm receipt of your request within 10 business days.
- Fees
- Requests are processed free of charge unless they are excessive, repetitive, or unfounded, in which case a reasonable fee may be charged.
- Requests are processed free of charge unless they are excessive, repetitive, or unfounded, in which case a reasonable fee may be charged.
- Limitations
- Certain rights may be limited by law, such as when disclosure would adversely affect the rights of others or when we are legally required to retain certain information.
- Certain rights may be limited by law, such as when disclosure would adversely affect the rights of others or when we are legally required to retain certain information.
12. International Users
We are based in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the U.S., please note that your information will be processed in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” and post a notice on our homepage.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
The Aziza Project
17595 Harvard Avenue, Suite C235
Irvine, CA 92614
Email: stephanie@azizaproject.org