PRIVACY POLICYHaitiancorner.com — New York, NY
Effective Date: April, 18th, 2026
Last Updated: April 18th, 2026
1. Introduction
Haitiancorner.com (“Haitian Corner,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the rights and choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website, mobile applications, or use any of our services (collectively, the “Services”).
Haitian Corner is based in New York, New York, United States, and serves the Haitian community in New York City, the wider Haitian diaspora, and anyone interested in Haitian culture. By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
• Create an account (name, email address, username, password, phone number, date of birth);
• Complete your profile (profile photo, city, country of origin, language preference, interests);
• Make a purchase (billing address, shipping address, payment information processed by our third-party payment processor);
• Post content, comments, reviews, or messages on the Website;
• Submit a form (contact, newsletter subscription, event registration, advertisement inquiry);
• Contact customer support (communications, attachments, issue details).
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Services, we automatically collect:
• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers);
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring website, search queries);
• Approximate location information derived from your IP address;
• Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7).
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
• Social media platforms if you log in using Facebook, Google, Apple, or similar services;
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) regarding transaction status;
• Advertising and analytics partners;
• Event organizers, advertisers, or business partners who share leads with your consent.
2.4 Sensitive Information
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, precise geolocation, health data, or biometric data) unless specifically required for a service you request, and only with your explicit consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Create, maintain, and secure your account;
• Provide, operate, and improve our Services;
• Process transactions, ticket purchases, and deliver products;
• Personalize content, cultural news, event recommendations, and advertisements relevant to the Haitian community;
• Communicate with you about updates, promotions, events, and customer support;
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with the option to unsubscribe at any time);
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience;
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and illegal activity;
• Comply with legal obligations under U.S. federal law, New York State law, and applicable international law.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (for EU/UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar laws, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data: (a) your consent; (b) performance of a contract with you; (c) compliance with a legal obligation; and (d) our legitimate interests, such as improving our Services, securing our platform, and serving the Haitian diaspora.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share it with:
5.1 Service Providers
Trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting providers, payment processors, email delivery services, analytics providers, customer support tools, and shipping companies. These providers are contractually required to protect your data.
5.2 Business Partners
Event organizers, Haitian vendors, advertisers, or cultural organizations you specifically choose to interact with through our Services.
5.3 Legal and Safety Reasons
We may disclose information when we believe in good faith it is necessary to: (a) comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process; (b) enforce our Terms and Conditions; (c) protect the rights, property, or safety of Haitian Corner, our users, or others; or (d) prevent fraud or illegal activity.
5.4 Business Transfers
If Haitian Corner is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5.5 With Your Consent
We may share information in other ways with your explicit consent.
6. Public Content
Content you post publicly on Haitiancorner.com (comments, reviews, forum posts, profile information marked as public, etc.) is visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines. Do not share information you do not wish to be public.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
• Keep you logged in and remember your preferences;
• Analyze site traffic and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics);
• Deliver relevant advertising, including ads related to Haitian events, businesses, and cultural products;
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy at [link].
8. Your Privacy Rights
8.1 All Users
You may, at any time:
• Access and update your account information;
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the “unsubscribe” link;
• Request deletion of your account;
• Contact us with privacy questions at [
8.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to: know what personal information we collect, use, and share; request deletion of their personal information; opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell personal information); correct inaccurate information; limit the use of sensitive personal information; and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. To submit a request, email [
8.3 EU/UK Residents (GDPR/UK GDPR)
You have the right to: access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data; data portability; withdraw consent; and file a complaint with your local data protection authority.
8.4 New York Residents
Under the New York SHIELD Act, we implement reasonable safeguards (administrative, technical, and physical) to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax, accounting, fraud prevention), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize the data.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information, including
encryption of payment data in transit, secure password hashing, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
If we become aware of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by applicable law, including the New York SHIELD Act.
11. International Data Transfers
Haitian Corner is based in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., including from Haiti, Canada, France, or other countries, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [
If you are between 13 and 17 years old, you may only use our Services with the permission of a parent or legal guardian.
13. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Haitian news sites, event pages, partner businesses). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
14. Do Not Track
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals. Because no common industry standard has been adopted, we currently do not respond to these signals. We will update this Policy if that changes.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated Policy on this page and revise the “Last Updated” date. If changes are material, we will provide additional notice (e.g., email or a prominent banner on the Website). Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact our Privacy Team at:
Haitiancorner.com
Email:
We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30–45 days).