Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ground Level School ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

When you interact with our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Information provided when you contact us or submit forms
• Donation information and payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Newsletter subscription preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information and operating system

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To process donations and communicate about your contributions
• To send newsletters and updates about our programs and activities
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

5. Data Security

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

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our website functionality and understand how visitors use our site.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights

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

• The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your information
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. 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.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

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