Harassment Policy

Core Value

The Centro Cultural de la Raza (Centro) is committed to an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Centro dedicated to ensuring its classes, events and meetings provide an environment free of all forms of harassment for all persons. Centro Members are also respected through due process, allowing an opportunity to address accusations and allowed a fair and unbiased investigation.

Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, the Centro expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be business-like and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.

In order to keep this commitment, the Centro maintains a strict policy prohibiting unlawful harassment of any kind, including sexual harassment and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by the state or federal employment discrimination laws. This policy applies to all Board members, employees, volunteers, contractors, and guests.

Definitions:

Centro Members - Used to describe all employees, volunteers, Board Members, Contractors and Guests

Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, making unwanted sexual advances and requests for sexual favors where either:
(1) Submission to such conduct is made an explicit or implicit term or condition of employment or participation in the organization; or
(2) Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis of employment decisions affecting such individuals; or
(3) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.

Some examples of unlawful harassment are:
• Verbal conduct, such as epithets, derogatory comments, slurs, or unwanted sexual advances, invitations or comments. Visual conduct, such as derogatory posters, cartoons, drawings or gestures.
• Physical conduct, such as assault, blocking normal movement, or interference with work directed at an employee because of the employee’s sex or other protected characteristic.
• Threats and demands to submit to sexual requests in order to keep one’s job or avoid some other loss, and offers of job benefits in return for sexual favors.

Reporting

Any Centro Member who believes he or she has been harassed by another Centro Member should promptly report the facts of the incident or incidents and the names of the individuals involved to his or her supervisor or, in the alternative, to the Board of Trustees/Directors.

It is the responsibility of each Centro member to immediately report any violation or the suspected violation of this policy to one or more of the individuals identified above. Supervisors should immediately report any incidents of harassment to the Board. Upon receipt of a complaint, it is the Board Chair/President’s responsibility to ensure a thorough, objective and good faith investigation of the harassment allegations. With consideration of the facts, the Board will determine how the investigation is conducted.

To ensure the integrity of the investigation and protection of all parties involved, all Centro Members are encouraged to not discuss facts of the incident. The Centro has zero tolerance for breach of confidentiality and will take remedial action as needed based on the severity of the breach.

If the Centro determines that harassment has occurred, effective remedial action will be taken in accordance with the circumstances involved. Any Centro Member determined to be responsible for harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Retaliation

Centro Members will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint and/or assisting in a complaint or investigation process. Further, the Centro will not tolerate or permit retaliation by any Centro Member against any complainant or anyone assisting in a harassment investigation.

The Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing investigate and prosecute complaints of prohibited harassment in employment. If you believe you have been harassed or discriminated against or that you have been retaliated against for resisting or complaining, you may also file a complaint with the appropriate agency in addition to exhausting the above complaint procedure.

Anyone who violates this policy is subject to discipline up to and including the possibility of immediate discharge.

Harassment: Workplace Bullying Policy The Centro Cultural de la Raza defines bullying as “repeated inappropriate behavior, either direct or indirect, whether verbal, physical or otherwise, conducted by one or more persons against another or others, at the place of work and/or in the course of employment. Such behavior violates Centro Cultural de la Raza’s Code of Ethics which clearly states that all employees will be treated with dignity and respect. The purpose of this policy is to communicate to all employees and volunteers that the Centro Cultural de la Raza will not in any instance tolerate bullying behavior. Employees found in violation of this policy will be disciplined, up to and including termination. Bullying may be intentional or unintentional. However, it must be noted that where an allegation of bullying is made, the intention of the alleged bully is irrelevant, and will not be given consideration when meting out discipline. As in sexual harassment, it is the effect of the behavior upon the individual which is important. The Centro Cultural de la Raza considers the following types of behavior examples of bullying: x Verbal Bullying: slandering, ridiculing or maligning a person or his/her family; persistent name calling which is hurtful, insulting or humiliating; using a person as butt of jokes; abusive and offensive remarks. x Physical Bullying: pushing; shoving; kicking; poking; tripping; assault, or threat of physical assault; damage to a person’s work area or property x Gesture Bullying: non-verbal threatening gestures, glances which can convey threatening messages x Exclusion: socially or physically excluding or disregarding a person in work-related activities In addition, the following examples may constitute or contribute to evidence of bullying in the workplace: x Persistent singling out of one person x Shouting, raising voice at an individual in public and/or in private x Using verbal or obscene gestures x Not allowing the person to speak or express him/herself (i.e., ignoring or interrupting). x Personal insults and use of offensive nicknames x Public humiliation in any form x Constant criticism on matters unrelated or minimally related to the person’s job performance or description x Ignoring/interrupting an individual at meetings x Public reprimands x Repeatedly accusing someone of errors which cannot be documented x Deliberately interfering with mail and other communications x Spreading rumors and gossip regarding individuals x Encouraging others to disregard a supervisor’s instructions x Manipulating the ability of someone to do their work (e.g. Overloading, underloading, withholding information, setting meaningless tasks, setting deadlines that cannot be met, giving deliberately ambiguous instructions) x Inflicting menial tasks not in keeping with the normal responsibilities of the job x Taking credit for another person’s ideas x Refusing reasonable requests for leave in the absence of work-related reasons not to grant leave x Deliberately excluding an individual or isolating them from work-related activities (meetings, etc.) x Unwanted physical contact, physical abuse or threats of abuse to an individual or an individual’s property (defacing or marking up property) Adopted by the Centro Cultural de la Raza Board of Trustees on December 11, 2013

Centro Cultural de la Raza
Conflict of Interest Policy

Article I

Purpose

The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect the Centro Cultural de la Raza’s (Centro) interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of a voting member of the organization or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations.

Article II

Definitions

1. Interested Person

Any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person.

2. Financial Interest

A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment, or family:
a. An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the Centro has a transaction or arrangement,
b. A compensation arrangement with the Centro or with any entity or individual with which the Centro has a transaction or arrangement, or
c. A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which the Centro is negotiating a transaction or arrangement.

Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are not insubstantial.

A financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. Under Article III, Section 2, a person who has a financial interest may have a conflict of interest only if the appropriate governing board or committee decides that a conflict of interest exists.

Article III

Procedures

1. Duty to Disclose

In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement.

2. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists

After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.

3. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest

a. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest.
b. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.
c. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the Organization can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest.
d. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Organization’s best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.

4. Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy

a. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose.
b. If, after hearing the member’s response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.

Article IV

Records of Proceedings

The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain:
a. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the governing board’s or committee’s decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed.
b. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings.

Article V

Compensation

a. A voting member of the governing board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Centro for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member’s compensation.
b. A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Centro for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member’s compensation.
c. No voting member of the governing board or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Centro, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding compensation.

Approved January 14, 2014 by the Centro Cultural de la Raza Board of Trustees

ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AGREEMENT

Centro Cultural De La Raza ( Centro) values its users' privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Centro Cultural De La Raza of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards. We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time Centro Cultural De La Raza decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

This Policy applies to Centro Cultural De La Raza, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of https://centrodelaraza.com/, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy. 

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Centro Cultural De La Raza does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected. 

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following 

1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website; 2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection; 3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared; 4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and 5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

Information We Collect 

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. This website collects various types of information, such as:

· Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs. 

In addition, Centro Cultural De La Raza may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service. 

Centro Cultural De La Razamay also deem it necessary, from time to time, to follow websites that our users may frequent to gleam what types of services and products may be the most popular to customers or the general public.

Why We Collect Information and For How Long 

We are collecting your data for several reasons: 

· To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested; · To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products; · To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so; 

· To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so; 

· To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences. 

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

Firebase Database Realtime and Storage Third Party

Firebase values your privacy. At www.firebase.com we offer a real-time backend-as-a-service for powering cloud apps. In this Privacy Policy ("Policy"), we describe how we collect, use, and disclose information that we obtain about visitors to our website https://www.firebase.com (the "Site") and the services available through our Site (collectively, the "Services").

Use of Information Collected 

Centro Cultural De La Raza does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties. 

Centro Cultural De La Raza may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from https://centrodelaraza.com/

Centro Cultural De La Raza may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered. 

Centro Cultural De La Razauses various third-party social media features including but not limited to https://www.instagram.com/centrocultural/, 

https://www.facebook.com/pg/centrocultural/posts/, https://twitter.com/centro_raza, tomasgh.com and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within Centro Cultural De La Raza's control.

Disclosure of Information 

Centro Cultural De La Raza may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances: 

· as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered; 

· in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented; · in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined; 

· as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant; 

· to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential; · as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service; 

· as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Centro Cultural De La Raza.

Non-Marketing Purposes 

Centro Cultural De La Raza greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Centro Cultural De La Raza products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.

Children under the age of 13 

Centro Cultural De La Raza's website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system's database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out 

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to aac.ccdlr@gmail.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. Centro Cultural De La Raza will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.

Links to Other Websites 

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Centro Cultural De La Raza does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

Notice to European Union Users 

Centro Cultural De La Raza's operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.

Your Rights as a Data Subject 

Under the regulations of the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") of the EU you have certain rights as a Data Subject. These rights are as follows: 

· The right to be informed: this means we must inform you of how we intend to use your personal data and we do this through the terms of this Policy. 

· The right of access: this means you have the right to request access to the data we hold about you and we must respond to those requests within one month. You can do this by sending an email to president.centro@gmail.com. 

· The right to rectification: this means that if you believe some of the date, we hold is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected. You can do this by logging into your account with us, or by sending us an email with your request. 

· The right to erasure: this means you can request that the information we hold be deleted, and we will comply unless we have a compelling reason not to, in which case you will be

informed of same. You can do this by sending an email to president.centro@gmail.com. 

· The right to restrict processing: this means you can change your communication preferences or opt-out of certain communications. You can do this by sending an email to aac.ccdlr@gmail.com. 

· The right of data portability: this means you can obtain and use the data we hold for your own purposes without explanation. If you wish to request a copy of your information, contact us at president.centro@gmail.com. 

· The right to object: this means you can file a formal objection with us regarding our use of your information with regard to third parties, or its processing where our legal basis is our legitimate interest in it. To do this, please send an email to 

president.centro@gmail.com.

In addition to the rights above, please rest assured that we will always aim to encrypt and anonymize your personal information whenever possible. We also have protocols in place in the unlikely event that we suffer a data breach and we will contact you if your personal information is ever at risk. For more details regarding our security protections see the section below or visit our website at https://centrodelaraza.com/. 

Security 

Centro Cultural De La Raza takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for "https" at the beginning of the address of the webpage. 

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user's personal information under our control. 

The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications to build users' trust and confidence in the internet and website use by providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal information. In addition, Centro Cultural De La Raza is a licensee of TRUSTe. The website is also secured by VeriSign.

Acceptance of Terms 

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website

following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes. 

How to Contact Us 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address. 

Email: president.centro@gmail.com 

Mailing Address: 

Centro Cultural De La Raza 

2004 Park Blvd 

San Diego, California 

92101

The data controller responsible for your personal information for the purposes of GDPR compliance is:

GDPR Disclosure: 

If you answered "yes" to the question Does your website comply with the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR")? then the Privacy Policy above includes language that is meant to account for such compliance. Nevertheless, in order to be fully compliant with GDPR regulations your company must fulfill other requirements such as: (i) doing an assessment of data processing activities to improve security; (ii) have a data processing agreement with any third party vendors; (iii) appoint a data protection officer for the company to monitor GDPR compliance; (iv) designate a representative based in the EU under certain circumstances; and (v) have a protocol in place to handle a potential data breach. For more details on how to make sure your company is fully compliant with GDPR, please visit the official website at https://gdpr.eu. FormSwift and its subsidiaries are in no way responsible for determining whether or not your company is in fact compliant with GDPR and takes no responsibility for the use you make of this Privacy Policy or for any potential liability your company may face in relation to any GDPR compliance issues. 

COPPA Compliance Disclosure: 

This Privacy Policy presumes that your website is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from them or allow others to do the same through your site. If this is not true for your website or online service and you do collect such information (or allow others to do so), please be aware that you 

must be compliant with all COPPA regulations and guidelines in order to avoid violations which could lead to law enforcement actions, including civil penalties. 

In order to be fully compliant with COPPA your website or online service must fulfill other requirements such as: (i) posting a privacy policy which describes not only your practices, but also the practices of any others collecting personal information on your site or service — for example, plug-ins or ad networks; (ii) include a prominent link to your privacy policy anywhere you collect personal information from children; (iii) include a description of parental rights (e.g. that you won't require a child to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary, that they can review their child's personal information, direct you to delete it, and refuse to allow any further collection or use of the child's information, and the procedures to exercise their rights); (iv) give parents "direct notice" of your information practices before collecting information from their children; and (v) obtain the parents' "verifiable consent" before collecting, using or disclosing personal information from a child. For more information on the definition of these terms and how to make sure your website or online service is fully compliant with COPPA please visit https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business center/guidance/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-six-step-compliance. FormSwift and its subsidiaries are in no way responsible for determining whether or not your company is in fact compliant with COPPA and takes no responsibility for the use you make of this Privacy Policy or for any potential liability your company may face in relation to any COPPA compliance issues.