PRIVACY POLICY
Welcome to The Power of YEP! (Youth Entrepreneurship Program). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or participate in our programs.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Parent or guardian information (for minors)
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School or organization
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Emergency contact information
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Information submitted through registration forms or contact forms
Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect:
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Browser type
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Device information
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IP address
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Pages visited
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Date and time of website visits
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Website usage statistics
This information helps us improve our website and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Register participants for programs and events
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Communicate about workshops, classes, and opportunities
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Respond to inquiries
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Provide customer support
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Improve our programs and website
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Send newsletters and updates (only if you choose to receive them)
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Comply with legal obligations
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Maintain program records and grant reporting requirements
Children's Privacy
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The Power of YEP! serves youth participants. We are committed to protecting the privacy of children.
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For participants under the age of 18, we may require parental or guardian consent before collecting personal information or registering a participant.
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We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.
Photography and Media
During The Power of YEP! events, workshops, and activities, photographs and videos may be taken for educational, promotional, and marketing purposes.
Participation in our programs may constitute permission for The Power of YEP! to use photographs, videos, or testimonials unless a parent, guardian, or participant submits a written request to opt out.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Although no system can guarantee complete security, we take appropriate measures to safeguard your information.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only with:
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Program partners assisting with program delivery
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Grant funding agencies (aggregate or required reporting only)
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Service providers supporting website operations
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Government agencies when required by law
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
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Provide our services
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Meet grant reporting requirements
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Comply with legal obligations
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Maintain organizational records
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
The Power of YEP! (Youth Entrepreneurship Program)
Dr. Yolanda Jackson, CEO & Founder
403 Insperon Drive
Augusta, GA 30813
Phone: (706) 426-1313
Email: info@yepempowerment.org
Website: www.yepempowerment.org