PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: January 12, 2026
Afghan Unity DFW (“Afghan Unity DFW,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit organization based in Richardson, Texas, dedicated to supporting and empowering the Afghan community across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex through community outreach, cultural events, educational programs, social services, and emergency support.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, become a member, contact us, donate, volunteer, or sign up to receive messages from us.
- INFORMATION WE COLLECT
A. Information you provide to us
We may collect information you choose to provide, including:
We may collect information you choose to provide, including:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- City or general location (if provided)
- Volunteer information (if you submit a volunteer form)
- Messages and details you submit through contact forms
- Donation-related information (for example, donation confirmation details). We may offer donation options such as Zelle using our phone number or email.
- Information you provide related to community support, including emergency situations and funeral arrangements (as applicable to our mission and community services).
B. SMS and communications information
If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive text messages, we collect:
If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive text messages, we collect:
- Your phone number
- Your opt-in status, date/time, and method of opt-in
- Message delivery and engagement data (for example, whether a message was delivered)
C. Website usage information
When you use our website, we may automatically receive certain technical information, such as:
When you use our website, we may automatically receive certain technical information, such as:
- IP address
- Device type, browser type
- Pages visited and approximate location derived from IP address
- Cookies or similar technologies (if enabled)
- HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide community updates and announcements throughout the year
- Communicate about events, programs, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the community
- Provide support and referrals for Afghan refugees and newcomers (including housing, employment, language assistance, and connections to local services and legal aid)
- Coordinate emergency community support, including urgent situations such as medical needs, accidents, death, legal issues, and funeral-related support consistent with our community mission
- Send text message alerts about important community information, including funeral announcements and funeral arrangements when shared with the community
- Respond to inquiries and requests submitted through the website or by email/phone
- Process and acknowledge donations and use donations for emergency needs of fellow Afghans in the DFW area
- Protect our community, website, and operations from fraud, abuse, and security issues
- SMS TEXT MESSAGING PROGRAM DISCLOSURES
A. Types of messages
If you opt in to receive SMS from Afghan Unity DFW, messages may include:
If you opt in to receive SMS from Afghan Unity DFW, messages may include:
- Community announcements and updates
- Event and program notifications
- Emergency community alerts
- Funeral announcements and funeral arrangement information, when appropriate and shared for the community’s awareness
- Occasional donation or volunteer requests related to our nonprofit mission
B. Message frequency
Message frequency varies based on community needs and timing of events and emergencies.
Message frequency varies based on community needs and timing of events and emergencies.
C. Opt-out and help
- To stop receiving text messages, reply STOP at any time.
- For help, reply HELP or contact us at afghanunitydfw@gmail.com or +1 (682) 559-6456.
D. Message and data rates
Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile plan.
Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile plan.
E. Consent
By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Afghan Unity DFW at that number. Your consent to receive SMS is not a condition of any purchase.
By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Afghan Unity DFW at that number. Your consent to receive SMS is not a condition of any purchase.
F. No sale of SMS consent
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
- HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only as needed for the purposes described in this policy, including:
- Service providers who help us operate (for example, SMS messaging platforms, website hosting, and basic operational tools). These providers may process information on our behalf to deliver messages and services.
- Mobile carriers and related vendors as needed to deliver SMS messages.
- Legal and safety reasons, if required by law or if necessary to protect the rights, safety, and security of our community, volunteers, or organization.
- With your direction or consent, if you ask us to share specific information.
- FUNERAL AND EMERGENCY COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Afghan Unity DFW may receive sensitive community information in the context of providing support (including death notices and funeral arrangements). We use this information to coordinate community awareness and support consistent with our mission and the community’s needs.
If you share funeral or emergency details with us, you understand that certain information may be shared with the community through announcements (including SMS) for the purpose of informing members about arrangements and support. We aim to share only what is reasonably necessary.
- DATA RETENTION
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for our nonprofit operations and community communications, including maintaining membership communications and required records. We may retain certain records to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
- SECURITY
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect data from unauthorized access or misuse.
- YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS
You can:
- Opt out of SMS at any time by replying STOP.
- Request access, correction, or deletion of your information by contacting us at afghanunitydfw@gmail.com.
- Ask us to update your communication preferences.
- CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our website and communications are intended for a general audience and are not directed to children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will address it.
- CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The Effective Date at the top indicates when it was last updated. Continued use of our website or communications after an update means you accept the updated policy.
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