Privacy Policy
Mercy Corps Ventures ("MCV," "we," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website: mercycorpsventures.org.
This policy applies specifically to the MCV website. For Mercy Corps' broader privacy practices, please visit: https://www.mercycorps.org/who-we-are/privacy-policy
What Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Submit a contact form
This may include your name, email address, organization, and message.
We also collect non-personal information through tools like Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics. This may include:
IP address
Browser type and device
Pages visited
Time spent on site
Referral source
How We Use This Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your inquiries
Send you updates (if you opt in)
Improve the design, content, and performance of our website
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Specifically, we use:
Google Analytics cookies to analyze site traffic
Squarespace's native tracking features
LinkedIn Insight Tag to measure content engagement
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
We rely on a few trusted services to support our website functionality:
Google Analytics – website usage data
Mailchimp – email list management
LinkedIn – performance insights
Squarespace – site hosting and forms
These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your data.
Data Security
Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which applies industry-standard security practices. We take reasonable measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the data we hold about you
Request that we correct or delete your information
Withdraw consent to receive communications
To make a request, contact us at: ventures@mercycorps.org
Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please reach out:
Mercy Corps Ventures