Privacy Policy
https://asantemanminnesota.org
Effective Date: April 24, 2026
Asanteman Association of Minnesota ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data. By accessing our website at https://asantemanminnesota.org, submitting a membership application, making a donation, or subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge and consent to the practices outlined herein.
We collect information you voluntarily submit through our website, including:• Full name, date of birth, and gender (membership applications)• Email address, phone number, and mailing address• Clan affiliation and family lineage details• Passport photo and government-issued ID (membership verification)• Payment method details (Zelle, CashApp, PayPal, check)• Donation amounts and payment references• Messages submitted via the contact form• Newsletter subscription email addresses
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:• IP address and general geographic location• Browser type and operating system• Pages visited, time spent, and referral source• Device identifiers and cookie data
We use the information we collect to:• Process and manage membership applications and renewals• Verify your identity and clan affiliation• Process donations and issue payment confirmations• Send event announcements, newsletters, and community updates• Respond to contact form inquiries and support requests• Maintain our member directory and leadership records• Improve our website and services• Comply with applicable US and Minnesota state laws
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in these limited circumstances:• With the Asanteman Council of North America (ACONA) and Asante Congress in Ghana, for coordination of community activities and membership records, subject to appropriate safeguards.• With payment processors (Zelle, CashApp, PayPal) solely to complete transactions you initiate.• With service providers who assist us in operating our website, under confidentiality agreements.• Where required by law, court order, or government authority.
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.
We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. We may retain certain records longer to comply with legal obligations or to resolve disputes. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your information.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter or communications at any time.• Portability: Request your data in a portable format where technically feasible.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11.
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us immediately, and we will delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Asanteman Association of Minnesota, USA
