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Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as automatic data gathered when you navigate our Site.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Personal Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and organizational affiliation when you fill out contact forms, sign up for newsletters, or register for updates.
Donation & Payment Data: Payment details (credit card numbers, billing addresses) provided when making a financial contribution. Note: All payment processing is securely handled by PCI-compliant third-party payment gateways; we do not store full payment card details on our servers.
Communication Data: Information contained in messages or inquiries you send to us directly.

B. Information Collected Automatically

Log and Device Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device information, and timestamps.
Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and general navigation paths across the Site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to analyze traffic and improve user experience. (For more details, please review our Cookie Policy).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following operational and charitable purposes:

To fulfill and support our core mission of supporting childhood brain development and growth.
To process donations, send transaction receipts, and manage donor relationships.
To respond to inquiries, support requests, and contact form submissions.
To send operational updates, newsletters, and promotional updates (you may opt out at any time).
To monitor, maintain, and optimize the security, performance, and functionality of our Site.
To comply with applicable legal obligations and financial reporting requirements.

3. How We Share Your Information

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

Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment gateways, web hosting, email delivery platforms, and CRM systems like LeadConnector/GoHighLevel). These providers only access data necessary to perform their functions and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Compliance & Safety: If required by law, subpoena, or government regulation, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of organizational operations, user information may be transferred as part of shared assets.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that no electronic transmission over the Internet or data storage technology can be guaranteed 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, satisfy accounting or legal obligations, or resolve disputes. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Correction: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or request updates to inaccurate information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and reporting exceptions.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.
Cookie Controls: Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our website’s consent manager.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

8. Babies’s Privacy

Although our organization’s mission focuses on supporting early childhood development, our Site is intended for adults, parents, donors, and educators. We do not knowingly collect personal information online directly from babies under the age of 13. If you believe a baby has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting to the Site with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.