Privacy Policy

Who We Are

SHÉLA (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a women-centered, lesbian-led organisation that supports, connects, and empowers  LBQ women through events, resources, storytelling, advocacy, and community-building.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, you can contact us at:

Email: chatshela@gmail.com
Website: www.shela.org

What Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Social media handle

• City or country

• Information you provide when you sign up for newsletters, events, volunteering, or contact us

• Accessibility or dietary requirements for events

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Because SHÉLA supports lesbian community, you may choose to share sensitive information such as pronouns, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We only collect this if you choose to provide it.

We may also automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited on our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to messages and enquiries

• Send newsletters and updates

• Register you for events or volunteering

• Improve our website and services

• Keep our website safe and secure

We will only send marketing emails if you have signed up for them. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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Cookies

Our website may use cookies to help it work properly and understand how people use it. You can turn cookies off in your browser settings, though some parts of the website may not work as expected.

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Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your information.

We may share it with trusted services we use, such as email platforms, website hosting, or event registration tools. They must keep your information secure.

We may also share information if required by law.

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How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure, including password protection, secure systems, and limiting access.

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How Long We Keep It

We only keep your information for as long as necessary. For example, newsletter details are kept until you unsubscribe.

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Your Rights

You can ask us to:

• Access your information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Delete your information

• Stop using your information

• Withdraw your consent

To do this, email: info@shelaglobal.org

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with a new date.

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