Effective Date: 09-05-25

RGISC.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

When you use RGISC.org, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information You Provide:
  • Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you sign up for newsletters, register for events, donate, or contact us.
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers; we do not store full credit card details).
• Automatically Collected Information:
  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).
  • Cookies and similar technologies for analytics and site functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide and improve our website, programs, and services.
• Respond to inquiries, event registrations, and donation processing.
• Send newsletters, updates, and relevant communications (you may opt out anytime).
• Analyze website performance and trends to enhance user experience.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:

• With trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors, email platforms, or website analytics tools) who help us operate our website and services.
• To comply with legal requirements, regulations, or valid government requests.
• To protect the safety, rights, or property of RGISC, our users, or the public.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences.
• Measure and analyze site traffic and engagement.
• Improve website performance.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of communications at any time.
• Request that we limit or stop processing your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those websites.

Children’s Privacy

RGISC.org is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC)
Website: www.rgisc.org
Email: info@rgisc.org
Phone: 956-718-1063
Address: 1 West End Washington St Bldg. P-11, Laredo, TX 78040