Effective Date: May 16, 2025
At Labor South, your privacy matters. Whether you’re signing up for our newsletter, sending us a message, or just exploring our site, we want you to feel confident about how we handle your information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect personal information when you choose to share it with us, such as when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Fill out a contact form
- Make a donation
- Register for an event
- Apply for a program or internship
This may include your name, email address, phone number, organization, and mailing address.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect limited information such as:
- Your IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
We use this information to improve your experience and understand how our website is being used. This may involve tools like Google Analytics or similar services.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your questions or messages
- Share updates and newsletters (if you opt in)
- Process donations and issue receipts
- Improve our site and communications
- Understand and grow our community
We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
Third-Party Services
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, manage email communications, or process donations. These may include services like:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Event platforms (e.g., Eventbrite)
These services are required to keep your information secure and confidential, and they may only use it to carry out services on our behalf.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.
Your Choices
You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter or contacting us directly. You can also request to access, update, or delete your personal information by reaching out to us.
Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies help us understand what’s working and where we can improve. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or services. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. If we make significant changes, we’ll do our best to let you know.
Contact Us
Have questions or concerns about your privacy?
📧 Email us: mwiggins@laborsouth.org
📬 Mail us: Institute for Southern Studies, PO Box 531, Durham, NC 27702
🏢 Visit us: Durham Bottling Co., 506 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701