Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1/27/25

The Female Design Council ("FDC," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy is an overview of how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when a user visits our website, interacts with us, or participates in our programs and services. Please read through this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Job title

  • Company/organization

  • Mailing address

  • Payment information (for membership fees, event tickets, workshops, etc.)

Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Pages viewed on our website

  • Referral source (e.g., search engine, social media, etc.)

Information from Forms

When you fill out a form on our website (e.g., membership applications, event registrations, or inquiries), we collect the information you provide to process your request.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and manage memberships, event registrations, and other services.

  • Communicate with users about upcoming events, programs, and opportunities.

  • Send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates about FDC activities.

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Improve our website and user experience.

  • Fulfill any other purpose disclosed at the time of data collection.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, processing payments, and managing communications.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose user information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.

  • Consent: We will share your information with third parties if you provide explicit consent.

  • Aggregate Data: Non-identifiable data may be shared for analytics, marketing, or research purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect user information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any submitted information.

5. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual obligations).

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails by following the "unsubscribe" link in our communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact info@femaledesigncouncil.org.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage users to read all privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance all users’ browsing experience, analyze website performance, and deliver targeted advertisements. By using our website, you consent to the use of these technologies. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting submitted information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: info@femaledesigncouncil.org