Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2025
YoungMindsET Inc. ("YoungMindsET," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website (the "Site"), donate, subscribe, or otherwise engage with our services.
By accessing the Site or submitting information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We collect the following information when voluntarily provided by you, such as when making a donation, signing up for a newsletter, or contacting us:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Mailing/Billing Address
- Phone Number (if provided)
- Donation Amount and History
- Payment Information (processed via secure third-party providers, e.g., Stripe)
We do not store full credit card numbers or CVV codes on our servers.
b. Automated Data Collection
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Browser Type and Version
- Device Type and Operating System
- Pages Viewed and Time Spent
- Referring URL
- Cookies and usage analytics (e.g., through Google Analytics or similar tools)
You may manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal data to:
- Process donations, recurring subscriptions, and issue donation receipts
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Send updates, newsletters, and fundraising communications (with opt-out options)
- Maintain and improve Site performance and security
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or tax requirements
We use analytics data in aggregate to improve the functionality and relevance of our content and outreach.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
a. With Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors that assist with payment processing, IT support, email marketing, donation management, and website analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it solely for the services provided to us.
b. For Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, including to protect our rights or respond to claims.
c. In the Event of a Business Transfer
In the unlikely event of a merger, dissolution, or transfer of assets, donor and user information may be transferred, subject to appropriate data protection safeguards.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect the confidentiality and security of your information, including:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
- Firewalls and access controls
- Regular security monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, etc.):
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request corrections or updates to your information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or operational retention needs
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing or fundraising communications at any time via the "unsubscribe" link or by contacting us
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format (where applicable)
- Restrict Processing: Request limits on how your data is used
To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@youngmindset.org. We may verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
6. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians may contact us to request removal.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donor records may be retained for accounting and tax purposes.
8. International Users
If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers are located. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
YoungMindsET Inc.
735 Sligo Avenue #106
Silver Spring, MD, United States
Email: contact@youngmindset.org
Phone: (571) 235-6218