Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1st, 2025

P.E.A.C.E. and H.O.P.E. Center for Youth (“the Center,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of all visitors, youth, parents, and community partners who interact with our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard it.

When you use our website, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information You Provide
   
  • Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address (when you fill out forms, register for programs, or sign up for newsletters).
     
  • Information submitted through event registrations, volunteer sign-ups, or donation pages.
     
• Non-Personal Information
   
  • Browser type, device type, IP address, and pages visited on our site (collected automatically for website analytics and improvement).
     
• Youth Information
   
  • For program registration, we may collect limited information about children or teens with the consent of a parent/guardian.
     

We use the information collected to:

• Provide and improve our youth programs and services.
   
• Respond to inquiries, registrations, or requests.
   
• Share updates, newsletters, and event announcements (only if you opt-in).
   
• Maintain accurate records for organizational and reporting purposes.
   
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and safety standards.
   

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in the following cases:

• With trusted service providers who help operate our website or process donations (bound by confidentiality agreements).
   
• When required by law or to protect the safety of our youth, staff, or community.
   
• With parental/guardian consent when information is needed for youth participation in Center programs.
   

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18.

• Youth information is only collected with parent/guardian consent.
   
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
   
• Parents/guardians may request access, correction, or deletion of their child’s information by contacting us directly.
   

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some site features may not function properly.

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to sensitive data. While we strive to protect all information, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website may contain links to partner organizations, schools, or funding sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

• You may opt out of receiving newsletters or communications at any time.
   
• You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
   

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or services. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: