Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 24, 2026

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), operating RepresentLA ("we," "our," or "us"), is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who visit our website or use our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit representla.org.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our website, email, or phone
• Request legal assistance or community services
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Attend our events or workshops
• Submit forms or applications through our site

This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, immigration status, and other information relevant to providing legal services.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on our site
• Referring website or search terms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide legal representation and community services
• Respond to inquiries and service requests
• Send important updates about our programs and services
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and reporting requirements
• Aggregate anonymous data for program evaluation

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), secure server infrastructure, restricted access controls, and regular security assessments.

All client information related to legal representation is subject to attorney-client privilege and is handled in strict accordance with applicable professional responsibility rules.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With our legal service partners (CHIRLA, ImmDef, CARECEN) when necessary to provide legal representation, with your consent
• With government agencies as required by law or court order
• With funders in aggregated, anonymized form for program reporting purposes
• To protect the safety of our staff, clients, or the public

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites operated by our partners, funders, or other organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt out of non-essential communications

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: