🌸 PRIVACY POLICY
Progressive Alliance of Women (PAW)
Including Fête en Pink Programs & Activities
Last Updated: 2025
The Progressive Alliance of Women (PAW) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information across PAWWorldwide.com and all PAW programs, including Fête en Pink.
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By using our website, completing a form, becoming a member, attending an event, or participating in any PAW/Fête en Pink activity, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
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A. Information You Provide Directly
Such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Membership selections
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Program applications
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Event registrations
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Volunteer sign-ups
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Payment details (processed securely through Wix/merchant provider)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on the site
This is standard for all websites and helps improve performance.
C. Payment Information
PAW does not store credit card numbers or bank information.
All payments are processed securely through Wix Payments, PayPal Commerce, or Stripe.
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2. How We Use Your Information
PAW uses your information to:
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Provide membership services
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Process event and program registrations
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Communicate updates related to PAW or Fête en Pink
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Send receipts, confirmations, and important notifications
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Deliver Welcome Packets
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Manage volunteer opportunities
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Improve our website and user experience
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Maintain internal records for planning and reporting
We do not use your information for any purpose unrelated to your participation or connection with PAW.
3. Sharing of Information
PAW does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information — ever.
We only share information:
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With internal PAW/Fête leadership for operational needs
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With payment processors to complete secure transactions
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When legally required (e.g., court order or law enforcement request)
Your information is never shared for advertising or external marketing.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your data, including:
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Secure website hosting
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Encrypted payment processing
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Limited internal access to member files
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Regular system monitoring
While no digital system is 100% guaranteed, we maintain strong practices to keep your information safe.
5. Email & Communication Preferences
By registering for a program, submitting a form, making a purchase, or becoming a member, you agree to receive communication related to your involvement.
This may include:
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Membership updates
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Event confirmations
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Program announcements
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Organizational news
You may unsubscribe from general newsletters at any time.
Important operational emails (e.g., receipts, membership updates) cannot be unsubscribed from.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
PAWWorldwide.com uses cookies to:
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Improve website performance
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Analyze web traffic
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Personalize visitor experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Children’s Privacy
PAW does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 13 without parental or guardian consent.
Programs such as Young PAW require a parent/guardian to complete forms on behalf of minors.
8. External Links
Our website may include links to partners or external organizations.
PAW is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Request a copy of the information we hold
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information (where applicable)
To make a request, email:
We will respond within 30 days.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
PAW may update this policy at any time.
When significant changes occur, we will notify members via email and update the policy on our website.
11. Contact Us
For questions, updates, or concerns about your privacy:
📧 team@pawworldwide.com
📧 team@feteenpink.com
📞 757-255-8135