Terms of Use

Thank you for visiting the website of the Immigrant Defenders Law Center (“ImmDef,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) at www.immdef.org (the “Site”) and reviewing these terms of use (“Terms”). Use of our Site indicates that you agree with the Terms stated below. We reserve the right to update our policies and these Terms and recommend that you review this page periodically. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by placing a prominent notice on our Site. Your continued use of this Site after any change or update will constitute your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with our terms, you should not access or use this web site.

Intellectual Property

Disclaimer of Liability

The information presented on our website is intended for the general public. The content on our website does not constitute nor equate to legal or professional advice. You should always seek the advice of an attorney regarding the facts of your specific situation before you act on any information presented through our website or communications.

In no event shall ImmDef be liable for any injury, loss, claim, damage, or any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with this Site, or any failure or delay in updating or including any materials on the Site, or any use of or inability to use any materials on the Site, or your use of, access to, submission of, or reliance on any materials on the Site, or any damages or harm to computer systems arising from your use of the Site, even if ImmDef has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Similarly, we provide links to other sites that we believe may be useful or informative. These links to third party sites or information are not intended, and you should not interpret them as constituting or implying our endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation of the third-party information, products or services found there. We do not maintain or control those sites.

No Warranties

ImmDef makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this web site and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this web site. No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed, or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to the contents of this web site or its hyperlinks to other Internet resources. Although we intend to take reasonable steps to prevent the introduction of viruses, worms, “Trojan Horses,” or other destructive items to our Site, we do not guarantee or warrant that our Site is free from such features.

All material contained on the Site is owned by ImmDef. Other than the limited license to access the Site per these Terms, no other license or rights are granted to you in any intellectual property of ImmDef or any third party. You may not use any materials on this website in connection with any product or service that does not belong to us, nor in any manner likely to cause confusion about whether we are affiliated with or the source, sponsor, or endorser of the product or service or in any manner that disparages us.

Governing Law/Entire Agreement

This agreement has been made and will be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action to enforce this Agreement will be brought in the federal or state courts presiding in California, and you agree to the jurisdiction of such courts. These Terms, and any other terms provided by ImmDef in connection with your use of or access to the Site, represent the entire agreement between you and ImmDef with respect to the Site.

(Last modified: September 23, 2024 )

This Privacy Policy explains how Immigrant Defenders Law Center (“ImmDef,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your information. This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected on our website—http://www.immdef.org) (“website”)—and personal information you provide to us through our website.

Where applicable, you consent to the use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy each time you visit our website.

Personal Data Collection

We collect information from you when you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase a ticket or merchandise, register for an event, respond to a survey, fill out a form, apply for employment, submit comments on blog posts, or otherwise interact with us through our website.

Orders and Site Registration: As appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, e-mail address, mailing address, credit or debit card and billing information, or phone number (collectively, “Personal Information”).

Donations: If you donate, the transaction will take place through a contracted processing provider(s) on a secure server that encrypts and maintains confidentiality or personal information. We collect personal information in connection with the donation. This information includes payment information, such as your credit or debit card number and other card information, and billing and contact details, required to process your donation with our payment processor(s).

Information about use of our website: When you visit our website we may collect information about your use of our website, which may include information about the IP address of your device, usage information, diagnostic information, location information, or browsing information, from or about the computers, phones, or other devices on which you install or access our products or services. We may gather some of this information automatically.

Information from third parties: Certain anonymous information about you may be gathered automatically by visiting our site, such as demographic information, device details, or geographic location. We use third parties, including analytics providers, hosting providers and search information providers from whom we may also receive information as described below. This information does not enable us to personally identify you and is solely used to determine the types of visitors we receive for informational, research and marketing purposes. All collected information is stored on a secure encrypted server. You may visit our site anonymously. If you would like to request deletion of Personal Information, please contact us on the Contact Us page.

Use of Personal Information

It is ImmDef's policy not to disclose, transfer, sell or rent your Personal Information to any individual, business, government entity or outside parties except: (i) to provide products or services you've requested through us; (ii) in response to a validly-issued subpoena, court order, or other legal process; (iii) when necessary to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal action; or (v) where you request ImmDef to do so. Your Personal Information will not be collected for use that violates the law or is unrelated to that discussed in this policy. We may use personal information to help verify payment transactions and promote safety and security, such as by monitoring fraud and investigating suspicious or potentially illegal activity or violations of our terms or policies. We may use personal information to help improve our website, marketing, programs or services. If you click on or view one of our emails, we may monitor the amount of time you spend on our websites, or the referring URL.

If you wish to unsubscribe to our newsletter, site registration, or donor list, you can do so at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link included in each such communication. If you need further help, please contact media@immdef.org.

Protection of Information

We implement a variety of security measures including government code compliant software to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information. We work to keep your data safe and protect against unauthorized access to, and improper use of, personal information we collect online.

We may share personal information with companies that provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting; email services; donation management; payment processing; data analytics; and other services that assist in providing our programs and services. These companies are obligated to protect your information. Our donation platform uses a secure server and encrypts information sent and received. Our websites and services may contain links to or the ability for you to access third-party websites, products, and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices employed by those third parties, nor are we responsible for the information or content their products and services contain. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by us through our website and services.

SMS

Clients may initiate contact with ImmDef and by doing so consent to ImmDef messaging in return. ImmDef may use third-party texting platforms to communicate with our donors, clients, or others. We may establish initial communication by third-party messaging platforms, and you may opt-out by replying, “Stop.” By opting in and sharing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from us for marketing, fundraising, programming, or other purposes. We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages. By opting in you understand that anyone with access to your mobile phone or devices may be able to view the messages you receive from us, and you agree that we will not be liable to you if this occurs. Message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you, and we are not liable for the cost of any such messages. You may receive multiple or recurring messages. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.

Use of Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies are small text files that a site or its service provider transfers, with your consent, to your computer or cellphone hard drive through your Web browser. This enables the sites or service providers systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. We use cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our website and services, such as by understanding user behavior, and providing a safer experience.

How to Disable Cookies

If you would like to reduce the web data collected about you while browsing the internet, you can remove or and disable cookies in your web browser or device settings. In some cases, doing so may affect your ability to use our website or others.

Third Party Websites and Services

We may include or offer third party websites, products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. As such, we have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Our privacy policy applies only to the information collected by us on our website. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites. Please note that our website is operated in the United States. If you are outside of the United States, your information may be transferred to the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

Information Retention and Security

We advise our visitors to protect themselves against unauthorized access to your information and computers or other devices. Only use devices and networks you trust. If you feel that the security of your personal information has been compromised in connection with our website, please immediately contact us. You will be notified of any security breaches along with the proper authorities, if required by law.

We will retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance:

We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose information from children under 18 years old through our website. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 18 years old or older. If you believe your child under 18 years old has shared their information and wish to collect, delete, or prevent further use of information, contact us on the contact page. Moreover, if you provide us with information about children under the age of 18, you acknowledge and agree that either you are the child’s parent/legal guardian or you have the authority and consent of the child’s parent/legal guardian.

Effective Date of Policy

The effective date of this Privacy Policy is September 23, 2024. This policy may be updated as industry practices change and develop, so check back often and look for updates in bold. Your continued use of our website after the effective date of this Privacy Policy means that you accept the revised Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the Privacy Policy or revisions, please refrain from using our website. Visit our Contact Us page to connect with us on updates or to ask questions, share comments or concerns about our Privacy Policy.