Effective Date: 5/29/25
American Immigration Council
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how the American Immigration Council (“Council,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website:
- www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name, email address, and contact details
- Donation and payment information
- Application data for the J-1 Visa Exchange Program
- Survey responses or newsletter sign-ups
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring URLs
This data is collected using:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for site performance and usage insights
- Hotjar for user behavior analytics (e.g., heatmaps, session recordings)
- Cookies and similar technologies for personalization and analytics
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and third-party tracking tools to:
- Understand user behavior
- Improve website functionality
- Deliver targeted advertising via platforms like Google Ads, Facebook, and Instagram.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Process donations and program applications
- Communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, updates)
- Analyze website usage and optimize performance
- Deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)
- Advertising partners (e.g., Google, Meta) for remarketing and analytics
- Our sister organization, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, when necessary
- Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request data portability or restrict processing (where applicable)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR or CCPA.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 202-507-7500
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If material changes are made, we will notify you via email (if available) or by posting a notice on our website.
Contact Us
American Immigration Council
PMB2026
2001 L Street N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
📧 [email protected]
📞 202-507-7500