{"id":3606,"date":"2026-06-03T16:07:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspirehighyouth.org\/staging\/?page_id=3606"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:18:40","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aspirehighyouth.org\/staging\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last updated<\/strong>: June 8th, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello! Thanks for checking out our Privacy Policy! This document goes over what we collect and how we use it. Feel free to take a look!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspire High (&#8220;Aspire High,&#8221; &#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;our,&#8221; or &#8220;us&#8221;) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mentoring, educational support, and related services to students and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website or interact with our services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are committed to collecting only the information necessary to operate our programs and maintain our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information We Collect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information You Provide Directly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit a contact form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for a program, mentorship, or volunteer role<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a donation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave a blog comment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact us directly by email or other means<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This information may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mailing address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School or educational information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application responses and other submitted content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any additional information you choose to provide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information Collected Automatically<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you visit our website, certain technical information may be automatically collected by our hosting provider and website infrastructure, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages visited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and time of access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referring website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This information is used for security, website operation, and troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applications and Forms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspire High uses online forms, including Google Forms, to collect information for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentor applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General inquiries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information submitted through these forms is processed and stored by Google in accordance with Google&#8217;s privacy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\">Google Privacy Policy<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Donations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online donations are processed through third-party platforms, including Zeffy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you make a donation, payment, and financial information is collected and processed by the payment provider, not directly by Aspire High.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage users to review Zeffy&#8217;s privacy practices before submitting payment information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zeffy.com\/data-privacy-policy-5tndw\">Privacy Policy | Zeffy Help Center<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student and Family Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting student and family privacy is central to Aspire High\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information collected through applications or programs is used solely for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational and mentoring services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication with participants and families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluating eligibility and participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal organizational operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We do not sell personal information.<br>We do not use student or family information for advertising purposes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Children&#8217;s Privacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website is intended primarily for parents, guardians, mentors, volunteers, donors, and community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we become aware that such information has been submitted without appropriate parental or guardian involvement, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our website without appropriate parental or guardian consent, please contact us immediately at <strong>itsupport@aspirehighyouth.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon receiving such a request, we will take reasonable steps to review the information and delete it where appropriate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If blog comments are enabled, WordPress may collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comment content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser user agent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This information is used to display comments, prevent spam, and maintain website security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comments may be publicly visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Embedded Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pages on this website may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has accessed the third-party website directly. These third-party services may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions in accordance with their own privacy policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cookies and Consent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website uses cookies necessary for basic functionality, security, and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use Cookiebot to manage cookie consent preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors may control cookies through their browser settings or through our cookie consent tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Security and Website Protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use security services to help protect the website from spam, abuse, and unauthorized access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These services may include providers such as Wordfence and Really Simple Security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These services may process limited technical data, such as IP addresses, and request information. We encourage you to refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Third-Party Service Providers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use trusted third-party services to operate and maintain our website and programs. These providers may process limited personal or technical information as needed to perform their services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Forms (applications and data collection)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zeffy (donation processing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wordfence or similar security services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookiebot (cookie consent management)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube (embedded video content)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automattic \/ Jetpack services (site performance and infrastructure)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website hosting and infrastructure services (HostGator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not control these third-party services and encourage you to review their privacy policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Third-Party Privacy Policies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zeffy.com\/data-privacy-policy-5tndw\">Zeffy Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/privacy-policy\">Wordfence Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/privacy-policy\/\">Cookiebot Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/\">YouTube \/ Google Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\">Automattic Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/really-simple-ssl.com\/legal\/privacy-statement-us\/\">Really Simple Security Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/tos\">HostGator Privacy Policy<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data Retention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizational operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal and compliance obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recordkeeping purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information Sharing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not sell personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may share information only when necessary with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Service providers assisting with website or program operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment processors (for donations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parties necessary to protect safety, security, or legal rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Privacy Rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to your personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correction of inaccurate information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deletion of personal information, subject to legal or operational requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make a request, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:itsupport@aspirehighyouth.org\">itsupport@aspirehighyouth.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Changes to This Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised \u201cLast Updated\u201d date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Contact Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aspire High<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:itsupport@aspirehighyouth.org\">itsupport@aspirehighyouth.org<\/a><br>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/aspirehighyouth.org\">aspirehighyouth.org<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Last updated: June 8th, 2026 Hello! Thanks for checking out our Privacy Policy! This document goes over what we collect and how we use it. 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