Privacy Policy

**Effective Date:** January 1, 2025

eMYRge, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.emyrge.org (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

**A. Information You Provide to Us**
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Register for events, workshops, or memberships
- Submit a contact form or inquiry
- Participate in surveys or other website features

The information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other details necessary to provide our services.

**B. Information Automatically Collected**
When you access the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Access times and pages viewed
- Referring website addresses

This data is used to analyze trends, administer the Site, and improve user experience.

**C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be used for analytics, functionality, and advertising purposes. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Visitors may opt out of cookie tracking by adjusting their browser settings or using available opt-out mechanisms on the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- To provide information about events, programs, and resources
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters and marketing communications
- To analyze usage patterns and improve the Site’s functionality
- To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- **With Service Providers:** We may share your information with third-party vendors, contractors, or partners who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email communication). This includes integration with services like Google Analytics, Stripe, Coworks, and KISI to provide analytics, process payments, and facilitate purchases or access to services.
- **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.
- **With Your Consent:** We may share your information with third parties if you have provided explicit consent.

4. Security of Your Information

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

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any information.

6. Your Choices

**A. Access and Update Your Information**
You may contact us to access, update, or correct your personal information.

**B. Opt-Out of Marketing Communications**
You may unsubscribe from our newsletters or promotional emails by following the instructions in the communication or contacting us directly.

**C. Consent for Specific Activities**
When you sign up for newsletters, register for events, or participate in certain activities, we may request explicit consent to collect and use your information for those purposes. By providing your consent, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined.

**D. Manage Cookies**
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled. Visitors may also use opt-out tools provided on the Site to limit tracking for analytics and advertising purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.

8. Geographic Limitations

The Site is intended for use by individuals located within the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk, and you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

**eMYRge, Inc.**  
509 9th Ave N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577  
Email: team@emyrge.org  
Phone: 843-839-0014