Privacy Policy

Introduction

New Breed of Youth, Inc. ("New B.O.Y.," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website newbreedofyouth.org (the "Site") or interact with our programs and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Make a donation
• Register for programs or events
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Submit a contact form
• Apply to volunteer or become a mentor
• Enroll a youth in our programs

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number, mailing address)
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment processor)
• Demographic information
• Employment and professional information (for volunteer applications)
• Information about minors (with parental consent) for program enrollment

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:

• IP address and general location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Links clicked
• Date and time of visits

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• Processing donations and sending tax receipts
• Communicating with you about our programs, events, and mission
• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Enrolling participants in our programs
• Processing volunteer and mentor applications
• Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Improving our Site and services
• Analyzing usage patterns and trends
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting the safety and security of our programs and participants

3. How We Share Your Information

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

3.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, website hosting, and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

3.3 Protection of Rights

We may disclose information when we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our Terms of Service, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as evidence in litigation.

3.4 Aggregate Information

We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information publicly or with partners, such as statistics about our website visitors or donation trends.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Donation records are retained for at least seven years as required by IRS regulations for tax-exempt organizations.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections to any inaccurate information.

6.2 Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still send you transactional messages (such as donation receipts).

6.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law or legitimate business purposes.

6.4 Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately.

For program enrollment involving minors, we collect information from parents or legal guardians with their consent.

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information). To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: