Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 29, 2026

People’s Club of Nigeria International Boston Branch (“PCNI Boston,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit pcniboston.org or interact with our website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About PCNI Boston

People’s Club of Nigeria International Boston Branch is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Mailing Address:
People’s Club of Nigeria International Boston Branch
38 Winthrop Street
Hyde Park, MA 02136
USA

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through website forms, applications, event registrations, booking requests, donation-related inquiries, or other communications.

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Information you choose to include in a form submission or message

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information through this website. We also do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

3. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, security tools, embedded content, or similar technologies.

This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring website
  • General location information
  • Website usage and interaction data

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website, improve website performance, protect the site from spam or abuse, and maintain website security.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, analytics, spam prevention, security, and embedded services.

Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

5. Analytics and Website Tools

We may use analytics and website management tools such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Meta Pixel
  • Google reCAPTCHA
  • Google Maps
  • WordPress plugins, including WPForms
  • Embedded video or media services

These tools may collect information directly from your browser or device according to their own privacy policies and terms. PCNI Boston does not use these tools to collect payment information directly through the website.

Although we do not sell personal information, some third-party tools may collect usage, device, or interaction data when you visit pages where those tools are active.

6. How We Use Information

We may use information collected through the website to:

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through forms
  • Process applications or registration requests
  • Manage event registrations or booking requests
  • Communicate with users about submitted requests
  • Provide information about PCNI Boston programs, activities, and events
  • Improve website content, functionality, and user experience
  • Monitor website performance and usage
  • Protect the website from spam, fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use the website to send newsletters or ongoing marketing email campaigns unless you separately request or consent to receive such communications in the future.

7. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We also do not intentionally share personal information submitted through website forms with unrelated third parties for their own marketing purposes.

However, the website uses third-party tools and services that help operate, secure, analyze, or display website features. These may include hosting providers, analytics providers, spam-prevention tools, map services, embedded media services, and WordPress-related plugins. These providers may process information as needed to provide their services.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, legal process, governmental request, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of PCNI Boston, our members, website users, or others.

8. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and may embed third-party content, such as maps, videos, or other external resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites or services. When you click a third-party link or interact with embedded content, your information may be collected by that third party.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

9. Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

For example, we may retain form submissions, applications, registration information, or communication records as needed for organizational, administrative, legal, or recordkeeping purposes.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, or alteration.

However, no website, internet transmission, server, or electronic storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information submitted through the website.

11. International Visitors

This website is operated from the United States. If you access the website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be collected, processed, and stored in the United States or in other locations where our website service providers operate.

By using the website or submitting information through the website, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

12. Your Privacy Choices

You may contact us to request that we:

  • Provide access to personal information you submitted through the website
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete personal information, where appropriate
  • Stop using your information for certain purposes
  • Respond to privacy-related questions or concerns

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests. We may also retain information when required or permitted by law, including for legal, administrative, security, or recordkeeping purposes.

To make a privacy request, contact us at:

Email: info@pcniboston.org

13. Children’s Privacy

This website is open to general audiences, but it is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

14. “Do Not Track” Signals

Some browsers may send “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no uniform standard for responding to these signals, our website may not respond to them. You can manage cookies and tracking preferences through your browser settings and, where available, through third-party tool settings.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy request, please contact us:

People’s Club of Nigeria International Boston Branch
38 Winthrop Street
Hyde Park, MA 02136
USA

Email: info@pcniboston.org