Privacy & Legal
Out for Equality
Effective date: November 12, 2026
At Out for Equality, protecting human dignity and respecting individual privacy are fundamental to our work.
This page explains how we handle personal information, the rights available to individuals, and the terms governing the use of our website.
1. WHO WE ARE
Out for Equality is a United States nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
We work alongside locally led LGBTQIA+ organizations and activists around the world, providing financial support, strategic guidance, and connections that advance human rights.
Legal operator: Out for Equality
Mailing address: 650 Castro Street, Ste 120 - 97062, Mountain View, CA 94041, United States
Email: connect@outforequality.org
Website: https://www.outforequality.org
Out for Equality is responsible for personal information processed in connection with its own activities as described in this policy. Some organizational and publishing activities are managed internationally.
Out for Equality also operates House of Otra and its associated editorial publications, which maintain their own website-specific privacy notices.
2. INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
Depending on how individuals interact with Out for Equality, we may process:
Contact information: Names, email addresses, telephone numbers, organizational affiliations, and correspondence.
Donation information: Donor names, contact details, donation amounts, dates, transaction references, and information needed for acknowledgments and financial records.
Partnership information: Professional contact details, organizational information, proposals, agreements, and relevant communications.
Volunteer and professional inquiries: Information voluntarily submitted in connection with participation, collaboration, speaking engagements, or other opportunities.
Program-related information: Information provided in connection with organizational partnerships, grantmaking, program reporting, and human rights activities.
Technical information: Limited information processed by website hosting and security services.
Website analytics: Aggregate information about website traffic obtained through Framer’s native analytics.
Some information received in connection with human rights work may be sensitive or require heightened protection.
We seek to limit the collection and use of such information to what is necessary for legitimate organizational purposes.
We do not sell or rent personal information.
3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We may use personal information to:
Respond to inquiries and requests.
Communicate with donors, partners, volunteers, and professional contacts.
Process and acknowledge donations.
Maintain appropriate financial and organizational records.
Evaluate partnership proposals and support program activities.
Coordinate projects and professional collaborations.
Maintain website security and functionality.
Meet applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
Where the GDPR, the Brazilian LGPD, or other data protection laws apply, processing will rely on an appropriate legal basis for the particular activity.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include consent, legitimate interests where permitted, contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations, or another lawful basis.
4. DONATIONS AND PAYMENT PROCESSING
Out for Equality may accept donations through third-party payment providers, including PayPal.
When visitors make donations through an external payment service, that provider may collect and process payment information under its own privacy and security policies.
Out for Equality may receive donor information and transaction records necessary to acknowledge contributions, maintain financial records, comply with applicable requirements, and administer donor relationships.
We do not claim to store complete payment-card information submitted directly to an external payment processor.
Donation records may be retained for periods required by applicable financial, tax, and nonprofit recordkeeping obligations.
5. PARTNERSHIPS AND HUMAN RIGHTS INFORMATION
Our work may involve correspondence with organizations, advocates, and individuals operating in environments where privacy and personal safety are particularly important.
We recognize that information relating to sexual orientation, gender identity, human rights advocacy, personal safety, or other sensitive circumstances may require heightened protection under applicable law.
We seek to minimize the collection of sensitive personal information and restrict its use and disclosure to legitimate, necessary purposes.
Information may be shared with appropriate organizational partners or service providers when necessary and legally permitted, taking into account the nature and sensitivity of the information.
We do not publish personal stories, identifying information, or sensitive case details without an appropriate legal basis and necessary permissions.
6. WEBSITE ANALYTICS AND COOKIES
Our website is built and hosted using Framer.
Framer’s native analytics are designed to measure general website traffic without analytics cookies or persistent visitor identifiers.
Additional technologies, embedded services, donation platforms, or external forms may have separate data-processing practices.
Where nonessential cookies or similar technologies require consent under applicable law, appropriate consent controls will be implemented before those technologies are activated.
7. SHARING INFORMATION
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Information may be shared with:
Service providers supporting website hosting, communications, payments, and organizational administration.
Professional advisers assisting with legal, accounting, or compliance obligations.
Partner organizations where sharing is necessary, appropriate, and legally permitted for an agreed activity.
Public authorities when disclosure is required by applicable law.
We seek to limit access to personal information according to its purpose and sensitivity.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA PROCESSING
Out for Equality is a United States nonprofit organization engaged in international activities.
Personal information may be processed in countries outside an individual’s country of residence, including the United States.
Where international transfers are subject to GDPR, LGPD, or other applicable data protection requirements, we will use an appropriate lawful transfer mechanism or safeguard when required.
9. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise lawfully processed.
Retention periods may differ depending on whether information concerns routine correspondence, donors, financial transactions, organizational partnerships, program records, or legal obligations.
Financial, donation, and organizational records may be retained for longer periods where required by applicable law.
Sensitive program-related information should be retained only where there is an appropriate continuing purpose or legal justification.
When information is no longer required, we take appropriate steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal requirements.
10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on applicable law, individuals may have rights to:
Request access to personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion where applicable.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Request data portability where applicable.
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
Obtain information about certain disclosures or transfers.
Lodge complaints with an appropriate data protection authority.
To exercise applicable rights, contact connect@outforequality.org.
We may request reasonable information to verify identity before responding.
11. INFORMATION SECURITY
We recognize the importance of protecting personal information, particularly in connection with human rights work.
We seek to use reasonable organizational and technical safeguards appropriate to the nature and sensitivity of the information involved.
No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.
Individuals should avoid sending highly sensitive personal information through ordinary website forms or unencrypted email unless an appropriate secure communication method has been established.
12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Out for Equality does not knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances prohibited by applicable law.
Certain programs supported by our partners may concern children or young people. Any personal information processed in connection with such activities must be handled according to applicable legal requirements and appropriate safeguarding practices.
For privacy concerns involving a child, contact connect@outforequality.org.
13. WEBSITE CONTENT AND COPYRIGHT
Unless otherwise indicated, original text, photographs, design elements, branding, and other materials published on the Out for Equality website are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Certain images, stories, and contributed materials may remain the property of their respective creators or rights holders.
Visitors may share links to our content.
Reproduction, republication, or commercial use of protected material requires appropriate permission, except where permitted by law.
For permissions inquiries, contact connect@outforequality.org.
14. PROGRAM INFORMATION AND THIRD-PARTY CONTENT
Out for Equality publishes information about its activities, partner organizations, and humanitarian and human rights initiatives.
Descriptions of programs, services, and partnerships reflect information available at the time of publication.
References to historical assistance or previous programs do not necessarily indicate that those services remain available.
Opinions expressed by contributors, partners, or interview subjects do not necessarily represent the official views of Out for Equality.
15. EXTERNAL LINKS AND SERVICES
Our website may link to external organizations, donation platforms, social media services, and other third-party websites.
Those services may have their own privacy policies and terms.
Out for Equality is not responsible for the independent privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
16. ACCEPTABLE WEBSITE USE
Visitors may not use the website to infringe the rights of others, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious software, interfere with website operations, or engage in unlawful activities.
Nothing in these terms limits lawful expression or rights that cannot legally be restricted.
17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Out for Equality is not responsible for losses arising solely from reliance on general informational website content or temporary interruptions to website availability.
Nothing in this provision excludes liability or restricts statutory rights where doing so would be prohibited by law.
18. APPLICABLE LAW
Out for Equality is a nonprofit organization established in the United States.
Its activities may be subject to United States law and other applicable national or international legal requirements.
Nothing in these terms is intended to restrict mandatory rights or protections available under applicable law.
19. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy & Legal page to reflect changes in our operations, website technologies, data practices, or applicable legal requirements.
The effective date at the beginning of the page identifies the current version.
Where legally required, additional notice will be provided regarding material changes.
20. CONTACT
For questions about privacy, personal information, website permissions, or this policy:
Out for Equality
650 Castro Street
Ste 120 - 97062
Mountain View, CA 94041
United States
Email: connect@outforequality.org
Website: https://www.outforequality.org
© 2026 Out for Equality. All rights reserved, except where otherwise indicated.