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 

ventures@mercycorps.org