Privacy & Terms of Use
Effective Date: June 5, 2026
Welcome to the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington (“VABAW”) website. By using this site, you agree to the terms below and our practices for handling your information.
Privacy
We collect information you choose to provide—such as when you become a member, register for an event, make a donation, sign up for emails, or contact us.
Our website is hosted on Squarespace. We use Stripe for payments and Mailchimp for email communications.
Information We Collect
We may collect:
Name, email, and contact details
Professional or affiliation details (e.g., employer, law school)
Membership, donation, or event registration information
Messages submitted through forms
Basic website usage data (e.g., pages visited, device type)
Payment details are processed securely by Stripe. VABAW does not store full credit card numbers.
How We Use Information
We use your information to:
Process memberships, donations, and event registrations
Send updates, newsletters, and event information (if you opt in)
Respond to inquiries
Improve our website and operations
Meet legal and recordkeeping obligations
We do not sell personal information.
Sharing & Third Parties
We share information only as needed to operate our website and organization, including with:
Squarespace (website hosting)
Stripe (payment processing)
Mailchimp (email communications)
These providers have their own privacy practices. VABAW is not responsible for third-party services.
We may also share information if required by law.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to emails, your information is managed through Mailchimp.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in emails or by contacting us at [insert email].
We may still send important administrative messages related to your membership, event, or donation.
Payments
We accept payments for memberships, events, and donations through Stripe.
By making a payment, you confirm that:
You are authorized to use the payment method
Your information is accurate
You approve the charge shown at checkout
Donations and memberships are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated. Event refund policies may vary.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
Use the site unlawfully or in a harmful way
Interfere with site functionality or security
Provide false or misleading information
We may restrict access if these terms are violated.
Disclaimers & Liability
This website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate but do not guarantee completeness.
To the extent permitted by law, VABAW is not liable for damages resulting from your use of this site.
Your Rights (California Residents)
You may have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request correction or deletion
Understand how your data is used
VABAW does not sell personal information.
To make a request, contact us at [insert email].
Security & Retention
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no system is completely secure.
We retain information only as long as needed for operations, recordkeeping, and legal purposes.