Introduction
At Children of Heritage, we respect and protect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or engage with us through email, donations, or events.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, mailing address, and other details you provide through forms, donations, or program registrations.
- Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, and site usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
- Sensitive Information: In cases where children are enrolled in programs, we may collect limited personal information about them, always with parental or guardian consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Provide and improve our programs and services
- Respond to inquiries, questions, or requests
- Process donations securely
- Share updates, newsletters, and event information (with your consent)
- Ensure the safety and eligibility of participants in our programs
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share limited information only when:
- Required by law or legal processes
- With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) to operate our website and services securely
- With parental/guardian consent in child-related programs
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
6. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
Protecting children’s privacy is central to our mission. We collect children’s information only with explicit parental or guardian consent and use it solely for program participation. We do not knowingly collect or store data from children under 13 without consent.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates to your data
- Withdraw consent for communications
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or program requirements
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@childrenheritage.site.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Children of Heritage
3790 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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