This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the Southern California Youth Engagement Association (referred to as “SoCalYEA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (referred to as “you” or “your”) of the SoCalYEA website. This policy applies to the website and all products and services offered by SoCalYEA.

Information Collection

Personal Information: We may collect personal identification information from users in various ways, including but not limited to, when users visit our website, fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey, or interact with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our website. Users may be asked for their name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other relevant information as appropriate.

Non-personal Information: We may collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with our website. This may include the browser name, the type of computer or device used, technical information about the user’s means of connection to our website (e.g., operating system, internet service provider utilized), and other similar information.

Information Usage

SoCalYEA collects and uses personal information for the following purposes:

1. To improve user experience: Information you provide helps us respond to your needs more effectively.
2. To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group utilize the services and resources provided on our website.
3. To send periodic emails: We may use the email address provided to send information and updates pertaining to SoCalYEA, as well as respond to inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

SoCalYEA may use non-personal identification information for technical purposes to enhance our website, analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements around the site, and gather demographic information.

Information Protection
SoCalYEA adopts appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our website.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

We may disclose personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Third-Party Websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our website that links to the websites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these websites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our website. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to our website, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

SoCalYEA has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your Acceptance of these Terms

By using this website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this website, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at info@socalyea.org.