Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 30, 2024

The Young 9 Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide on our website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://young9foundation.org/.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information, including:

a. Personal Information: When you interact with our Site, such as when you fill out a contact form or make a donation, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.

b. Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit on the Site. We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect this information.

c. Demographic Information: We may collect demographic information, such as your age, gender, or interests, which you may provide when you interact with certain features on the Site.

d. Other Information: Any additional information you voluntarily provide, such as comments, feedback, or suggestions, may also be collected.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving the Site and our services.

  • Processing donations and providing receipts or acknowledgments.

  • Communicating with you about our programs, events, and initiatives.

  • Personalizing your experience on the Site.

  • Analyzing usage trends and preferences to improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.

  • Responding to inquiries, requests, and other communications.

 

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors and visits to our Site. Squarespace, which hosts our Site, uses the following types of cookies:

a. Essential Cookies:  These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the Site. They enable core features like security and network management. Without these cookies, the Site would not operate correctly.

b. Analytics and Performance Cookies:  Squarespace uses these cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with the Site. This information helps us understand visitor behavior and improve the user experience. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not identify individual visitors.

c. Functional Cookies:  Functional cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced features. These cookies help personalize your experience on the Site.

d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies:  While our Site does not use targeting or advertising cookies directly, third-party services integrated into the Site may use them to deliver relevant advertisements to you. These cookies track your browsing habits across other websites to better understand your interests.

e. Squarespace Analytics:  Squarespace provides built-in analytics tools that use cookies to track visitor interactions, page views, and traffic sources. This helps us understand how visitors use our Site and which pages are most popular.

Managing Cookies:
You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some parts of the Site may not function properly if you disable cookies. To learn more about Squarespace’s use of cookies, please visit Squarespace's Cookie Policy.

 

4. Third-Party Services

The Young 9 Foundation uses Squarespace to host the Site. Squarespace employs various security measures to help protect your information. For more information on Squarespace’s privacy and security practices, please visit Squarespace’s Privacy Policy and Squarespace Security.

We may also use third-party services, such as payment processors, analytics providers, and advertising platforms. These third parties may have their own privacy policies regarding the collection and use of your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

 

5. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using Squarespace’s security tools to ensure secure data transmission and storage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except as described below:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us operate the Site, process donations, or perform other business-related functions.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government investigations.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any other situation involving the transfer of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring party.

 

7. Your Choices and Rights

You may choose not to provide personal information to us, though this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site. You can also opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.

 

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on this page and indicate the date of the latest revision. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

11.  Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at young9foundation@gmail.com.