1. Who We Are

Mark 4 is a nonprofit organization based in the United States. Our mission is to create space where people connect face-to-face, share meals, and speak with courage—rebuilding trust one table at a time. Because thriving cities start with connected people. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws including the U.S. privacy framework, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Canada’s PIPEDA, South Africa’s POPIA, and Australia’s APPs, where relevant.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from you:

1. Personal Information:
   • Name
   • Email address
   • Phone number
   • Mailing address
   • Donation and payment details (via secure third-party processors)
   • Communication preferences
   • Any other information you voluntarily provide
2. Automatically Collected Data:
   • IP address
   • Browser type
   • Referring website
   • Pages viewed
     
   • Time spent on the site
   • Location data (approximate)
   • Device and usage information (via cookies or analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests
• Process donations and send tax receipts
• Communicate with you about updates, newsletters, or events (with your consent)
• Maintain donor and supporter records
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. International Data Transfers

If you are outside the United States, your information may be transferred to—and processed in—the U.S. or other jurisdictions where our service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (for EU/EEA residents)
• Contractual/comparable measures under PIPEDA and POPIA
• Appropriate contractual protections for data sent to Australia

5. Legal Rights for International Users

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR): You have the right to access your personal data, rectify inaccuracies, request erasure (“right to be forgotten”), restrict or object to processing, data portability, and withdraw consent at any time.

For Canadian Residents (PIPEDA): You have the right to access your personal information, correct inaccuracies, and request details about how it is used or shared.

For South African Residents (POPIA): You have the right to access, correct, and request the deletion of personal data, and to lodge complaints with the Information Regulator.

For Australian Residents (APPs): You may request access to your information and correction of any errors, and we will take reasonable steps to protect your data from misuse or disclosure.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Third-party service providers who support our website, payment processing, donor management, communications, or analytics
• Government or legal authorities when legally required
• Partners or collaborators in joint projects, with your consent

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. These include secure encryption, access controls, and regular data audits.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality and analytics. You may control cookies through your browser settings or opt-out using cookie preference tools provided on our website.

10. Your Choices

You may at any time:

• Unsubscribe from our communications
• Request a copy, correction, or deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for specific processing activities

Email your request to: connect@mark4.org

11. Donor Privacy

Mark 4 respects the privacy of our donors. We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your name or personal information with any other entity, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted here with the new effective date.

15. Contact Us

For questions, data requests, or privacy concerns, contact us at:
Mark 4
1945 Old Gallows Road Suite 650
Tysons, VA 22128
Phone: 323-383-6142
Email: connect@mark4.org