Cookie Policy

About Afrikana Community Center

"We are not just African — we are Afrikana: proud, united, and powerful."

Official Status

EIN: 39-3585730 • Incorporated in Kentucky • registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit • Donations are tax-deductible • Incorporated 2025 • Serving Louisville, Kentucky

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

Who We Are

Afrikana Community Center Inc. ("we", "us", "our") operates afrikanacommunitycenter.org. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 39-3585730) based in Louisville, Kentucky, serving African immigrant and refugee families.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you fill out a contact form, volunteer application, donation form, or newsletter signup. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any message you send us.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to respond to your inquiries, process donations, coordinate volunteer activities, send updates about our programs (if you opt in), and improve our services. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Protection

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. Form submissions are processed through trusted third-party services (Formspree, GetResponse, and Microsoft Forms). We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@afrikanacommunitycenter.org.

Contact Us

For privacy questions, contact us at info@afrikanacommunitycenter.org or (502) 475-6117.

Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using afrikanacommunitycenter.org, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

Use of Our Website

Our website provides information about Afrikana Community Center Inc., our programs, and ways to support our mission. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others.

Donations

All donations to Afrikana Community Center Inc. are voluntary. As a 501(c)(3) organization, donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations are processed through trusted third-party payment processors. We are not responsible for errors made by these processors.

Not Emergency Services

Afrikana Community Center is not a medical or emergency provider. We connect individuals to partner organizations and resources. For emergencies, call 911.

Limitation of Liability

Afrikana Community Center Inc. provides this website "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of this website.

Contact Us

Questions about these terms? Contact info@afrikanacommunitycenter.org.

Donor Privacy Policy

Our commitment to donors

Our Commitment

Afrikana Community Center Inc. respects the privacy of our donors. We are committed to protecting the personal and financial information you share when making a donation.

Information We Collect from Donors

When you donate, we may collect your name, email, mailing address, phone number, and donation amount. Payment card information is processed securely by our payment providers (PayPal, Stripe) and is never stored on our servers.

We Never Sell or Share

We will never sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with any other organization for their marketing purposes. Your trust is essential to our mission.

How We Use Donor Information

We use donor information solely to process your donation, send you a receipt for tax purposes, acknowledge your gift, and (if you opt in) keep you informed about our work and impact.

Tax Receipts

As a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 39-3585730), we provide tax receipts for all donations. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Opt-Out Anytime

You may opt out of donor communications at any time by contacting info@afrikanacommunitycenter.org.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies. We may use essential cookies to remember your language preference (English, Somali, or Swahili) and to ensure the website functions properly.

Third-Party Cookies

Some features, such as Formspree contact forms, GetResponse newsletter tools, Microsoft Forms, donation processors such as Stripe and PayPal, and fundraising tools such as Givebutter, may set their own cookies. These are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies.

Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features, such as the language switcher.

Contact Us

Questions about our cookie use? Contact info@afrikanacommunitycenter.org.