Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 15, 2026

The Pilipino Workers Center of Southern California (PWC) is committed to protecting the privacy and dignity of our members, donors, and community participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information across our website, contact forms, and service intake processes.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website or services:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.

  • Sensitive Information: For the purposes of providing community services, we may collect information regarding immigration status, workplace experiences, and safety concerns (e.g., VAWA or trafficking assistance).

  • Financial Information: When you donate or pay membership fees, we collect credit card or bank details. Note: PWC does not store full credit card numbers; these are processed by secure, third-party PCI-compliant processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

  • Professional Information: Occupation or industry (for membership and labor advocacy).

  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, and cookies to help us improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to fulfill our mission and provide the services you request:

  • Service Delivery: To provide legal assistance, tax preparation, utility help, and worker training.

  • Communication: To send you updates on the Seafarer Campaign, Neighborhood Caring Community (NCC) activities, and PWC news.

  • Membership Management: To process your $24 annual membership and manage voting eligibility.

  • Donation Processing: To process gifts and issue tax-deductible receipts.

  • Advocacy: To aggregate anonymous data to advocate for better labor and immigration policies (your personal identity is never shared without explicit consent).

3. Information Sharing & Disclosure

PWC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: If you ask us to refer you to a legal partner or another community organization.

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our website or process payments, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety of our members. Note: PWC is dedicated to being a safe space; we prioritize the protection of our immigrant community to the fullest extent of the law.

4. Safety & Confidentiality

For those seeking assistance with sensitive matters (Trafficking, Domestic Violence, or Unlawful Deportation):

  • Information provided in these specific forms is restricted to our Community Services and Legal teams.

  • We will only contact you through the "Safe Methods" (e.g., "Text only, no voicemail") indicated in your form.

5. Your Choices & Rights

  • Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving emails or SMS messages at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" or replying "STOP."

  • Access & Correction: You may contact us at any time to review the information we have on file for you or to request corrections.

  • Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

6. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information, including SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption for all data transmitted through our website.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to outside resources (e.g., Facebook or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

8. Changes to this Policy

PWC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the security of your data, please contact us at:

Pilipino Workers Center (PWC)

153 Glendale Blvd,

Los Angeles, CA 90026

Email: info@pwcsc.org

Phone: (213) 250-4353

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