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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: September 1, 2025


Website: www.hard2hero.org

Hard2Hero Teen Empowerment (“Hard2Hero,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information through our website and programs.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information (provided by you):

    • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

    • Parent/guardian contact information (for minors).

    • Program applications, waivers, and consent forms.

    • Donation/payment details (processed through third-party platforms).

  • Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):

    • Browser type, device information, IP address.

    • Website usage data, such as pages visited and time spent on the Site.

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2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our youth programs and services.

  • Communicate with participants, parents, and donors.

  • Process applications, registrations, and donations.

  • Send updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals (you may opt out anytime).

  • Ensure safety and compliance with program requirements.

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3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these cases:

  • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., donation processors, website hosting).

  • With parents/guardians regarding minor participants.

  • When required by law, legal processes, or to protect the safety of participants and staff.

4. Donations & Payment Information

  • Donations are securely processed through third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).

  • Hard2Hero does not store your full credit card or banking information.

  • Please review the payment provider’s privacy policy for details on their practices.

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5. Protecting Children’s Privacy

  • Our programs serve minors, but we require parental/guardian consent for all participants under 18.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental approval.

  • If we discover we have collected information from a child without consent, we will delete it immediately.

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6. Cookies & Tracking

Our Site may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.

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7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee complete security of data.

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8. Your Choices & Rights

You may:

  • Opt out of emails or newsletters at any time.

  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.

  • Decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings.

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9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated policy.

 

11. Contact Us

For questions or privacy concerns, please contact us:

Hard2Hero Teen Empowerment
Website: www.hard2hero.org
Email: admin@hard2hero.org
Phone: 281-746-3413

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