1. Information We Collect

We collect information to support our mission of providing arts-based programs for youth and families impacted by incarceration. The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Information: When you donate, volunteer, sign up for our newsletter, register for programs, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or payment information (processed securely via third-party providers).
• Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Site, we may collect your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site using cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Program Data: For program participants, we may collect information such as age, school details, or creative work submitted (e.g., writing or art), with consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations and issue tax-deductible receipts.
• Register participants for programs and workshops.
• Send newsletters, event updates, or fundraising appeals (with your consent).
• Analyze Site usage to improve our services and programs.
• Communicate with you about volunteering, programs, or inquiries.
• Comply with legal obligations, such as reporting to grant providers.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate, such as payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe), email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), or analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Partners: Organizations we collaborate with, such as schools or juvenile facilities, to deliver programs, with your consent.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Grant Funders: Anonymized or aggregated data to meet reporting requirements.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit Site functionality.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures, such as SSL encryption and secure payment processors, to protect your information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., California, EU), you may have rights under laws like CCPA or GDPR, including:

• Accessing or correcting your personal information.
• Requesting deletion of your data.
• Opting out of marketing emails (via the unsubscribe link).
• Requesting details about data shared with third parties.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@michaelsdaughter.org.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to third-party websites (e.g., social media, donation platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and programs may collect information from youth with parental consent, as required by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without consent. If you believe we have such information, contact us to have it removed.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information is processed in the United States. If you are outside the U.S., we take steps to comply with applicable data protection laws for international transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this page regularly.

11. Contact Us