Privacy Policy

Introduction

Bridge Pathways Foundation ("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 and use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

• Fill out our contact form
• Apply to our programs (RISE or IGNITE)
• Make a donation
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

• Name (yours and your child's for program applications)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• School information
• Emergency contact information
• Payment information (processed securely through PayPal)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process program applications and communicate enrollment decisions
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you information about our programs and services
• Process donations and send receipts
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: We use Formspree to process form submissions and PayPal to process donations. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect and defend our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Program applications are retained to track regional interest and for future program expansion opportunities.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to or restrict processing
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@bridgepathwayfoundation.org.

Children's Privacy

Our IGNITE program serves children ages 8-18. When collecting information about minors for program applications, we require parent or guardian consent and collect only information necessary for program administration and safety. Parents have the right to review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time.

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 sites you visit.

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.

Contact Us

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