Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
English Groupie is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you enroll in a program, sign up to volunteer, make a donation, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide. We also collect limited technical data such as browser type and pages visited to improve our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to enroll you in programs, communicate with you about our services, process donations, send newsletters and updates (with your consent), improve our programs and website, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Information Sharing
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and programs (such as payment processors and email platforms), as required by law or legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of English Groupie, our participants, and the public. All service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. For our K-12 programs, we collect only the minimum information necessary and require parental or guardian consent for participants under 18.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Donation Information
Donation transactions are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers. Donor information is kept confidential and used only for processing donations and providing tax receipts.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to addressing privacy concerns promptly and transparently.