Last Updated: September 21, 2025:

The Governor David Y. Ige Digital Center is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when you visit our website, attend our events, or interact with us. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Our commitment to transparency:

We believe in full transparency about the data we collect. Our goal is to provide clear and easily understandable information about our privacy practices, so you can make informed decisions about your personal information.

What information we collect:

We only collect the information that is necessary to fulfill our mission and serve our community. Depending on your interaction with us, this may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number, which you may provide when you contact us.
• Website Usage Data: We use analytics to track anonymous, aggregate data about website traffic, such as which pages are most popular. This helps us improve our website and services. This data does not personally identify you.
• Information You Voluntarily Provide: Any information you provide directly to us through online forms, surveys, or other communications.

How we collect information

We collect information in a few different ways:

• Directly From You: When you fill out a form, sign up for a mailing list, or contact us through our website.
• Automatically From Your Browser: When you visit our site, our analytics software and server logs may record your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is anonymized where possible.
• Cookies: Our website may use cookies to improve your user experience. These are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Respond to Your Requests: To answer your questions, send you requested information, or register you for events.
• To Send Communications: To send you updates about our programs, events, and other news. All marketing emails include a clear option to unsubscribe.
• For Internal Analysis: To understand how our website is used and how to improve it. We also use aggregated, anonymized data to report on our impact and guide our strategy.
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: As required by law.

When and with whom we share your information

The Governor David Y. Ige Digital Center does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party service providers, such as email marketing platforms or event registration services, to help us operate our website and manage activities on our behalf. We share only the minimum information necessary for them to perform these services and ensure they adhere to strict privacy standards.
• Legal Requirements: If we are required by law to do so, we may disclose your information to comply with legal processes or government requests.

Your control over your information

You have the right to control how your information is used.

• Opt-Out of Communications: If you receive emails from us, you can opt out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email.
• Access, Modify, or Delete Your Information: You may contact us at the address below to request access to your personal information, verify its accuracy, request corrections, or request its deletion.
• Data Retention: We only retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.

Data security:

We take data security seriously. We have implemented technical, physical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. However, no transmission of data over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

External links:

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to this policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes means you accept the new policy.

Contact us:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: contact@igefoundation.org
• Write to:
  Privacy Policy
  Governor David Y. Ige Digital Center
  P. O. Box 1356
  Aiea, HI 96701