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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 20, 2026

AAWIT (African American Women in Technology) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use our website and member or recruiter services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect account and profile information such as your name, email address, company information, resume details, profile photo, messages, event submissions, marketplace information, and other content you choose to provide.

Stripe processes payment card information on our behalf. AAWIT does not store complete payment card numbers.

2. How We Use Information

We use information to create and manage accounts, provide member and recruiter features, process and verify payments, facilitate job and networking connections, send service communications, respond to support requests, protect the platform, and improve AAWIT services.

3. How Information Is Shared

Information you publish in the member directory, resume directory, marketplace, groups, or job-related features may be visible to other authorized users as described on those pages. We may also share information with service providers that support hosting, email, security, analytics, and payment processing.

We do not sell personal information.

4. Messages and Community Content

Messages sent through AAWIT are stored to provide the messaging service. Community posts and other published content may be visible to the audiences identified within the platform.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect information. No online service can guarantee absolute security, so members should use strong, unique passwords and protect their login credentials.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to provide services, maintain business and legal records, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Some records may remain after account closure where required for legitimate business or legal purposes.

7. Your Choices

You may update many account details through your profile. To request account closure, access, or correction of personal information, contact AAWIT through the Contact page.

8. Cookies and Sessions

AAWIT uses cookies and similar session technologies to keep users signed in, maintain security, remember preferences, and support essential site functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

AAWIT uses third-party services including Stripe for payment processing and Google reCAPTCHA for abuse prevention. Their handling of information is governed by their respective privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our services or legal obligations change. The effective date above will identify the latest version.

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, please use the AAWIT Contact page.