Privacy Policy

Radius of Arab American Writers (RAWI)
Effective Date: February 26, 2026

Radius of Arab American Writers (“RAWI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

By using our website (rawiwriters.org), becoming a member, or interacting with us online, you agree to the terms below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate our programs and communicate with our community.

Information You Provide Directly

This may include:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address (if provided)

  • Membership information

  • Donation details

  • Professional information (if you choose to list it in the member directory)

  • Event registrations or form submissions

If you submit content for publication, events, or programs, we may collect additional materials relevant to that submission.

Payment Information

Donations and membership payments are processed securely through third-party platforms such as Stripe and PayPal Giving Fund. RAWI does not store full credit card numbers.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, our site (hosted by Squarespace) may collect basic technical data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

This information helps us understand site usage and improve functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process memberships and donations

  • Communicate about programs, events, and opportunities

  • Maintain our member directory (if you opt in)

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Meet legal or financial reporting obligations

  • Improve our website and services

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Member Directory

If you choose to participate in RAWI’s member directory:

  • You control what information is displayed.

  • Directory access may be limited to other vetted members.

  • We manually review memberships to maintain community integrity.

You may request changes or removal of your directory listing at any time.

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or become a member, you may receive emails from us. You may unsubscribe from general communications at any time using the link provided in those emails.

We use Google Workspace and other standard nonprofit communication tools to send and manage email.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect your information, including:

  • Using secure, password-protected systems

  • Limiting access to board members and authorized volunteers

  • Working with reputable third-party service providers

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to operate our organization, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Stripe and PayPal Giving Fund (payment processing)

  • MembershipWorks (member management)

  • Google Workspace (email and file storage)

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

7. Children’s Privacy

RAWI does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have received such information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal or financial record-keeping requirements)

To make a request, contact us through the form on our Contact page. It routes to the executive director.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect operational or legal changes. The “Effective Date” above will indicate when it was last revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Radius of Arab American Writers, Inc. (RAWI) through our Contact page. It routes to the executive director.