Privacy Policy

Welcome to BecomingHER! We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented girls. Your privacy is incredibly important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how BecomingHER ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, protects, and discloses personal information when you visit our website, apply to our programs, volunteer, make a donation, or interact with us online.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We collect information that helps us run our organization, manage our programs, and engage with our community. The types of personal information we may collect from you include:

• Contact Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you register for events, sign up for our newsletter, apply to volunteer, or make a donation.

• Application Information: When you apply to volunteer or sponsor, you'll submit details relevant to your background, interests, and qualifications.

• Donation Information: Your name, contact details, and donation amount. While we process donations via PayPal, we do not store your full payment card details on our servers.

• Website Usage Data: We automatically collect basic, non-personally identifiable information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the duration of your visit. This helps us understand how our site is used and improve its functionality.

• No Sensitive Information or Information from Children/Parents on the Website: Please note that we do not collect or store sensitive personal information (e.g., health, racial/ethnic origin, religious beliefs) directly through the website. Furthermore, we do not collect or store personal information about the girls participating in our programs or their parents/guardians directly on this website. Any information related to program participants or their parents/guardians is handled through separate, secure, offline channels that are not governed by this website's privacy policy.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.

• Process your event registrations, volunteer applications, and donation transactions.

• Communicate with you, including sending newsletters, program updates, and acknowledgments.

• Administer our mentorship and empowerment programs (specifically related to volunteer and sponsor engagement).

• Recruit and manage our volunteers and mentors.

• Analyze website usage to enhance user experience and content.

• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

 

3. How We Share Your Information

 

BecomingHER values your trust and we will not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who help us run our website, manage our operations, or provide services to you. This includes PayPal for donation processing and services used for sending newsletters. These providers are required to keep your information confidential and are only allowed to use it to perform their specific services for us.

• Legal Requirements: When we are required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or valid request by public authorities.

• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of BecomingHER, our users, or others.

 

4. Data Security

 

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please remember that 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 for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

 

6. Children's Privacy

 

BecomingHER works with girls in grades 7-10. Our website is not intended to directly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. As stated above, we do not collect or store information about the girls participating in our programs or their parents/guardians directly on this website. Any interactions or data collection related to program participants are handled through secure, separate processes outside of the website. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information through the website without parental consent, please contact us immediately at info@becomingherinitiative.org.

 

7. Your Choices and Rights

 

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask us to correct any inaccuracies. You can also opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe link provided in those emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@becomingherinitiative.org. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

 

8. Links to Other Websites

 

Our website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

 

10. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

BecomingHER Email: info@becomingherinitiative.org