Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
GENYOUth Foundation collects certain Personal Information in order to enable us to effectively carry out our mission to reverse childhood obesity rates in the United States. This Privacy Policy applies to the GENYOUth website and covers the collection, use, storage and disclosure of information and data. By visiting GenYOUthFoundation.org, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
COLLECTION AND USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OVERVIEW
We receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact with us. When you visit the GENYOUth Foundation website, we collect some basic aggregate information, such as total number of visitors, pages viewed, and other non-personally identifiable information. We do not collect any personal information when you visit our website, unless you voluntarily provide it to us.
DONATIONS
If you donate to GENYOUth, we will request certain personally identifiable information about you (such as your name, address, telephone number, email address, and credit card information). This information enables us to process your donation, to contact you regarding your donation, and to answer questions you may have. We will also retain this information in our records.
We do not sell or rent our donor lists to other organizations that solicit donations or sell any products.
OTHER INFORMATION
GENYOUth does not require you to share any personal information about yourself in order to visit our website. We receive and store personal information only if you voluntarily provide it to us. We use the information that you provide for such purposes as responding to your requests, fundraising, research and for the development or implementation of our programs and services.
We make every effort to discontinue the use of an individual’s personal information as soon as practicable if requested by that individual. We may need to retain Information in our records to comply with law, resolve disputes, analyze problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our Terms of Use and other policies, and take other actions otherwise permitted or required by law.
Personal information you provide will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent other than as described below. However, we may share aggregate information about our visitors (for example, what percentages of our visitors are male and female) with business partners, sponsors, and other third parties.
We will disclose personal information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law; enforce or apply our Terms of Use and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of GENYOUth or others.
CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE
The GENYOUth website is intended for users over the age of 18. We do not solicit and will not accept donations or other information from children. If you are under 18, you may use GenYOUthFoundation.org only with the involvement of a parent or guardian. Children are not permitted to submit information on the website.
GENYOUth complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (“COPPA”). GENYOUth does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are concerned that we have such information, please contact us. If we discover that we have obtained information from someone under age 13, we will delete this information from our records.
DATA RETENTION
If you wish to request that we no longer use your information to provide you services, please contact us at Info@GENYOUthFoundation.org. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
COOKIES
Our website uses “cookies” which collect and store certain non-personal information automatically whenever a user visits our site. For example, our cookies automatically collect Internet protocol (IP) addresses (a number that is used to connect your computer to the Internet) and other information, such as browser type and version and the operating system that you use.
We use cookies to help our website remember you, which will make our website easier for you to use. The website also uses cookies when you register with us so that the website can remember the information that you have voluntarily provided. Cookies will also make your donation process easier by remembering certain information from your last donation. Cookies can also help tailor the site to visitors’ needs and help customize the site for visitors. For example, we may use cookies to make sure you don’t see the same information repeatedly.
SECURITY
The safety of your personal information is important to us. We protect your information by using industry-standard SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology. Our website complies with the Payment Card Industry data security standards, guidelines designed to prevent unauthorized access to credit card information and other sensitive data.
GOVERNING LAW; SAFE HARBOR
The website is designed and targeted to users who reside in the United States and is governed by and operated in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. GENYOUth makes no representation that this website is operated in accordance with the laws or regulations of, or governed by, other nations. Any dispute relating to this Privacy Policy shall be resolved solely in the state or federal courts located in Manhattan, New York.
By using our website, you certify that you meet the age and other eligibility requirements for this website set forth in our Terms of Use. If you do not meet the age and other eligibility requirements, please discontinue using the website immediately. Your continued use of the website indicates that you are agreeing to the collection, use, disclosure, management and storage of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
UPDATES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
We periodically review and update this Privacy Policy to reflect our current policies. You are encouraged to visit this page every time you submit information to us so that you can keep updated on our latest privacy guidelines. Your continued use of the website following updates to this Privacy Policy will mean that you accept those changes.
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Web site’s privacy statement, you should contact:
GENYOUth Foundation
200 Vesey Street
24th Floor
New York, NY 10281