Privacy Policy
Sister Cities of Houston Inc.
Effective Date: Feb 25th, 2026
Sister Cities of Houston Inc. (“SCH,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Sister Cities of Houston Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a nonpartisan nonprofit body under the City of Houston’s Mayor’s Office of Trade & International Affairs (MOTIA).
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Organization affiliation
- Donation information (if applicable)
This information may be collected when you:
- Subscribe to updates
- Register for programs or events
- Submit a contact form
- Apply to participate in exchanges
- Volunteer
- Make a donation
Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Referring website
This information helps us improve website performance and outreach effectiveness.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Communicate about programs and events
- Respond to inquiries
- Process registrations and donations
- Improve website functionality
- Monitor and improve outreach efforts
- Comply with legal and reporting obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
3. Google Ad Grant & Analytics
As a participant in the Google Ad Grant program, our website may use:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads conversion tracking
These tools help us understand how users find and interact with our website so we can improve access to our programs and services.
Google may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information in accordance with its own privacy policies. Users may opt out of Google Analytics tracking through Google’s browser add-on tools.
4. Cookie Policy
Sister Cities of Houston Inc. uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website. These cookies may:
- Enable essential site functionality
- Improve navigation and usability
- Support analytics through Google Analytics
- Assist with outreach effectiveness under the Google Ad Grant
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain website features.
For more information about how Google uses data from sites that use its services, please visit Google’s Privacy & Terms page.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected inadvertently, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
8. Your Rights & Choices
You may:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections
- Request removal from our mailing list
To submit a request, contact us at:
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Information
Sister Cities of Houston Inc.
Houston, Texas, USA
EIN: 94-3458030
Phone: (832) 393-0700
Anjelika Dilbazi
Vice President
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Jessica Giraldo
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