**Privacy Policy for 1619 Freedom School**
*Effective Date: March 20, 2025*
Thank you for visiting the 1619 Freedom School website. The 1619 Freedom School is a nonprofit organization that provides free, community-based, after-school literacy instruction. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.
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### **1. Information We Collect**
We may collect the following types of information:
**a. Personal Information:**
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (for donations or purchases)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, surveys, or communications.
**b. Non-Personal Information:**
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Pages visited on our website
- Time and date of visits
- Referring website addresses
- Other anonymous usage data
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### **2. How We Use Your Information**
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services, including after-school literacy programs.
- To process donations, registrations, or other transactions.
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates about our programs and events.
- To analyze website usage and improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of our organization and website users.
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### **3. How We Protect Your Information**
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Using secure servers and encryption for sensitive data (e.g., payment information).
- Regularly updating our security practices.
- Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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### **4. Sharing Your Information**
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our programs (e.g., payment processors, email service providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- When required by law or to comply with legal processes.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the 1619 Freedom School, our website users, or the public.
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### **5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
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### **6. Third-Party Links**
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
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### **7. Children’s Privacy**
Our website and services are designed for a general audience and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
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### **8. Your Choices**
You have the right to:
- Review, update, or correct your personal information.
- Opt out of receiving communications from us.
- Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@1619freedomschool.org.
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### **9. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
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### **10. Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
1619 Freedom School
325 E. Park Avenue,Suite 204, Waterloo, IA 50703
phone: 319-427-0314
email: info@1619freedomschoool.org
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Thank you for supporting the 1619 Freedom School and our mission to empower children through literacy!