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PRIVACY POLICY FOR BRAIDING WITH A TWIST

Effective Date: July 12, 2024

Braiding With A Twist is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, particularly the youth who participate in our programs.

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This Privacy Policy describes how Braiding With A Twist ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our website (the "Website").

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

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  • Personal Information: Includes but is not limited to, names, email addresses, phone numbers, and other contact details.

  • Demographic Information: Includes age, gender, and other relevant data to tailor our programs effectively.

  • Parent/Caregiver Information: Contact information for parents or caregivers of youth participants.

  • Usage Information: Information about how users interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.

  • Waiting List: If a course session is full, potential students can be added to a waiting list. We will collect the student's name and parent/caregiver’s email address for this purpose.

  • Mailing List: We offer a mailing list for the public to receive updates and information about our programs. We will collect your name and email address if you sign up for the mailing list.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

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  • Program Administration: To manage participation in our youth programs.

  • Communication: To send updates, newsletters, and other relevant information about our programs, including scheduling and reminders.

  • Customization: To tailor our programs and content to better suit the interests and needs of our participants.

  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and ensure the safety and security of our participants

  • To place potential students on the waiting list if a course session is full.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell or rent your information to third parties. We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and providing our programs. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.

 

We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of ourselves or others.

Your Choices

  • Mailing List: You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the footer of our emails.

  • Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your information by contacting us at info@braidingwithatwist.org.

Information Protection Act (FIPA) Compliance

Under the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA), we are committed to safeguarding your personal information. In the event of a security breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you without unreasonable delay as required by FIPA.

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include:

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  • Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.

  • Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only.

  • Regular Audits: We conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with our security policies and procedures.

Children’s Privacy – Parental Consent

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we collect personal information from children under the age of 13, we obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing such information. Parents or guardians have the right to review their child's personal information, request its deletion, and refuse further collection and use of their child's information.

 

If you are a parent or caregiver and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us at mjenkins@braidingwithatwist.org. We will delete any such information upon verification.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

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  • Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections of any inaccuracies.

  • Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving our marketing communications at any time by contacting us directly.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at mjenkins@braidingwithatwist.org.

PRIVACY POLICY

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