Who We Are

Protecting your private information is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to https://database.missingandtrafficked.info (the “Database Site”) and governs data collection and usage by Association for Intellectually Disabled, Black, Indigenous, and People Oppressed by Color (“AIDBIPOC” or “we/us”). By using the Database Site, you consent to the data practices described below.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: missingperson@aidbipoc.org

Telephone: (877) MT-BIPOC / (877) 682-4762

Collection of Your Personal Information

In order to provide free Missing & Trafficked Person alerts, search & rescue volunteer requests, and maintain the Database Site, AIDBIPOC may collect personally identifiable information, including:
– First and Last Name
– Mailing Address
– E-mail Address
– Phone Number
– Employer
– Job Title

AIDBIPOC’s core services (missing/trafficked alerts and search & rescue coordination) are always provided at no cost. We never charge for alerts or rescue services. However, if you choose to provide a monetary donation, donate physical items or services, or purchase AIDBIPOC merchandise to support our efforts and overhead, we may collect billing and credit card information to complete those transactions. This information is used solely to process donations or merchandise orders.

AIDBIPOC may also collect anonymous demographic information—such as Age, Gender, Race, Household Income, and Intellectual Disability status—to help us understand community needs and improve our programs. This demographic data is aggregated and not uniquely tied to you.

If you voluntarily post personally identifiable information or sensitive data on any public Database pages (for example, missing‐person reports), that information may be collected and used by others. We strongly recommend that you do not share private details publicly if you wish to keep them confidential.

Use of Your Personal Information

AIDBIPOC collects and uses your personal information to:
• Operate and maintain https://database.missingandtrafficked.info
• Send Missing & Trafficked Person alerts and search & rescue volunteer requests
• Provide account‐related communications (e.g., subscription confirmations, volunteer sign-ups)
• Process donations or merchandise orders and confirm payment
• Respond to your inquiries via two‐way messaging

With your permission, we may also use your personal information to inform you of other AIDBIPOC programs or resources, such as advocacy campaigns, donor drives, or new volunteer opportunities.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

AIDBIPOC does not sell, rent, or lease its user lists to third parties. We may share data with trusted partners strictly to:
• Perform statistical analysis or user research
• Send email or postal mail (e.g., volunteer welcome kits, donor acknowledgments)
• Provide customer support or process donations/merchandise orders
• Arrange for delivery of donated items or merchandise
All such partners are contractually prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than providing these services to AIDBIPOC and must maintain its confidentiality.

AIDBIPOC may disclose your personal information without notice if required by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
(a) Comply with a legal process or court order;
(b) Protect and defend the rights or property of AIDBIPOC;
(c) Act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of our users or the public.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit https://database.missingandtrafficked.info, our servers may automatically record technical data, including:
– IP address
– Browser type and version
– Operating system
– Referring pages and exit pages
– Access times
– Pages viewed on our site
This information is used to maintain and improve site performance, generate anonymous usage statistics, and tailor content to areas of high interest (e.g., regions with frequent missing-person alerts).

Use of Cookies

The Database Site may use “cookies” to personalize your online experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a web server. They remember your preferences—such as saved search filters, login status, or volunteer signup details—and cannot run programs or deliver viruses.

You may choose to disable cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may prevent certain interactive features—such as saved search preferences or instant volunteer-alert signups—from functioning properly.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Some pages on https://database.missingandtrafficked.info may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, or forms from third-party sites). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other site directly; those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content.

Tracking User Behavior

AIDBIPOC may keep track of which pages our users visit to determine which services are most frequently used. This data is used to deliver customized content and improve user experience.

Security of Your Personal Information

AIDBIPOC strives to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) when transmitting sensitive data, such as credit card details. However, no data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. By using the Database Site, you acknowledge these inherent limitations.

Your Rights and Choices

You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at missingperson@aidbipoc.org. Upon receiving a verifiable request, we will:
– Provide you with a copy of the personal data we hold (subject to applicable law).
– Update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Delete your personal information from our records unless retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Please note that we may need to retain certain information to:
– Complete transactions you initiated (e.g., process a donation or merchandise order).
– Comply with a legal obligation (e.g., recordkeeping requirements).
– Prevent or detect fraud or illegal activity.

If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails or SMS alerts (e.g., Missing & Trafficked Person Alerts or volunteer requests), you may unsubscribe by clicking “UNSUBSCRIBE” in any marketing email or replying “STOP” to any text message. You will continue to receive transactional messages—such as account confirmations—necessary to provide our services.

Children Under Thirteen

AIDBIPOC does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen. If you are under thirteen, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use the Database Site. If we learn we have collected data from a child under thirteen without appropriate consent, we will promptly delete that information.

Third-Party Links

https://database.missingandtrafficked.info may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., partner organizations, advocacy groups). AIDBIPOC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review each linked site’s privacy policy before providing any personal information.

External Data Storage Sites

Your data may be hosted on servers or cloud services operated by third-party vendors (e.g., secure hosting providers or payment processors). These vendors are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data in accordance with this policy.

Data Sharing

• Customer data is not shared with 3rd parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
• Mobile opt-in and consent are never shared with anyone for any purpose. Any information sharing that may be mentioned elsewhere in this policy excludes mobile opt-in data.

Messaging Terms and Conditions
• By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive texts, you consent to receive text messages from AIDBIPOC, from 7085737128 regarding account notifications, customer care, delivery notifications, marketing. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time or HELP for assistance. You can also contact us at 7085737128 or theresa@aidbipoc.org. Mobile opt-in information is never shared with third parties.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

AIDBIPOC reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When significant changes occur, we will:
– Post a prominent notice on https://database.missingandtrafficked.info
– Send a notification to the primary email address on file (if applicable)

Your continued use of the Database Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.