Effective Date: June 24, 2025

Aspiring Youth Academy (“AYA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how you can control your information. This includes your interaction with us online, in person, and through SMS/text messaging.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:
  • When you visit our website
  • When you register for programs, events, or volunteer opportunities
  • When you sign up for text message alerts or email updates
  • When you donate or purchase merchandise
  • When you communicate with our team
Examples of data we may collect:
  • Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Student school affiliation and demographic information
  • Parent or guardian contact information
  • Donation and transaction details (processed via secure third-party platforms)
  • Communication preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
  • Register and communicate with students, families, and volunteers
  • Promote and manage events and educational programs
  • Process donations and send donation receipts
  • Provide updates via email or SMS (with your consent)
  • Ensure child safety and compliance with program standards
  • Improve our programming and outreach efforts

3. SMS/Text Messaging Policy

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in (e.g., via forms or text prompts), you agree to receive occasional SMS/text messages from Aspiring Youth Academy regarding events, program updates, volunteer opportunities, and organizational news.

  • Message frequency may vary depending on your level of involvement
  • Message and data rates may apply per your mobile plan
  • Reply STOP to unsubscribe from future messages
  • Reply HELP for assistance

We do not share or sell phone numbers with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share your information with:
  • Trusted service providers who assist in operations (e.g., email platforms, payment processors)
  • Partners and sponsors are strictly for purposes aligned with our mission
  • Government or legal authorities if required by law

All third parties are held to high standards of privacy and data protection.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:
  • Opt out of emails and text messages at any time
  • Request access to or deletion of your personal data
  • Correct or update your information

To make a request, contact us at info@aspiringyouth.org.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and administrative steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Sensitive data (e.g., financial transactions) is processed through secure, encrypted services.

7. Children’s Privacy

AYA is committed to protecting the privacy of youth participants. Personal information for minors is only collected with verifiable parental or guardian consent and used exclusively for educational and programmatic purposes.

8. External Links

Our website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites.

9. Policy Updates

We may revise this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with a new effective date.

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