Privacy Policy

As a nonprofit chartered to mentor and develop youth, we care about your privacy.

The following policy concerns this website, KiamshaYouth.org, run by Kiamsha Youth Empowerment Organization (KYEO), a 501(3)c nonprofit.

By using our website, you signify that you agree with the terms of our current Privacy Policy as posted here on the site. If you do not agree with any term in this Policy, please do not use this site or provide any personal information to us.

Communications From Kiamsha Youth

If you wish to receive email updates from the KYEO, you will be asked to provide your email address. If you have provided your email address but no longer wish to receive emails from Kiamsha Youth, you may follow the instructions provided on the messages to unsubscribe, or contact us at the following address to ask to be removed from the list.  Email: info [at] kiamshayouth.org.

IP Addresses

An IP address is a number assigned to your computer automatically when you use the Internet. We use your IP address to track traffic and usage patterns and improve our website. Your IP address is never linked with anything that personally identifies the owner of the IP Address.

External Links To Third Party Websites

Our website may contain links or references to other parties’ sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or other practices of any such outside sites and expressly disclaim any and all liability related to such sites. We encourage you to read the posted privacy policy whenever interacting with any website.

Notice To Parents

KYEO does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not attempt to send any information about yourself to us. In the event that we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

Donor Privacy Policy

KYEO is committed to respecting the privacy of our donors. We have developed this privacy policy to ensure our donors that donor information will not be shared with any third party.

What Information We Collect

KYEO uses online contact forms to connect with prospective members and volunteers, current members, alumni, and general site users. The information submitted from these forms is used to contact the inquirer and not shared outside of KYEO staff or with third parties. The website is encrypted using SSL certificates to best protect our website users and any data stored.

KYEO collects and uses various pieces of information from persons donating to the organization. This can include: amount donated, date donated, donor name, address, telephone number, donor comments, e-mail address, credit card information or copy of check received. United States tax laws require KYEO to keep contribution levels and contact information of donors on file.

KYEO currently collects donations online through Network for Good and PayPal accounts, outside this website. Donor transaction information is not transacted or saved on this website.

HOW WE USE THAT INFORMATION

KYEO may use contact information of donors for these purposes only:

  • Distribute receipts for donations.
  • Thank donors for their donation.
  • Inform donors about news and upcoming activities.
  • Internal analysis and record keeping.
  • Reporting to relevant US and state agencies, as required.
  • NO SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.
    KYEO will not share, sell, rent or lease donor information to other organizations. The identity of donors requesting to remain anonymous will not be shared publicly.

We use Google services to protect from spam; please review Google’s Privacy Policy here.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

All access to donor financial information is limited to professional staff who need to process that data. No such data are given to any person, organization or group who does not need to access those data.

KYEO uses secure online payment processing services, Network for Good and PayPal. All transaction and credit card information entered through our online donation system is encrypted using SSL certificates.

DISCONTINUING CONTACT UPON REQUEST

It is the policy of KYEO to discontinue contacting any person upon that person’s oral or written request directed to Kiamsha Youth. See contact information below to reach us directly, or visit our Contact page.

Changes

KYEO may change this Privacy Policy from time to time, or change, modify or withdraw access to this site at any time with or without notice. We recommend that you re-visit this Policy page from time to time to learn of any such changes.

Contact

If you have any concerns about this Policy, please contact us:

Email: info [at] kiamshayouth.org

Write to:
Kiamsha Youth Empowerment Organization
8314 Richville Drive, Forestville, MD 20747


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Updated February 2022.