Privacy Policy of Bright Years & Golden Paths Foundation, Inc.

Bright Years & Golden Paths Foundation Inc.

Effective Date: March 2026

Bright Years & Golden Paths Foundation Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “the Foundation”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, volunteers, program participants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete forms on our website
• Sign up for programs or services
• Register to volunteer
• Donate to support our mission
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates
• Contact us through our website

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Donation information
• Program participation information

We may also collect non-personal information such as:

• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited on our website
• Date and time of website visits

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used to:

• Provide programs and services to community members
• Respond to inquiries or requests
• Process donations and provide receipts
• Communicate updates about programs, events, or volunteer opportunities
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain internal records and reporting for grants and community impact

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Sensitive financial information related to donations is processed through secure third-party payment processors.

4. Sharing of Information

Bright Years & Golden Paths Foundation Inc. does not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.

We may share information only when necessary to:

• Process donations or payments
• Comply with legal obligations
• Work with trusted service providers who support our operations (such as website hosting or payment platforms)

5. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and understand website traffic.

Users can adjust browser settings to refuse cookies if preferred.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party platforms such as:

• Donation platforms
• Social media pages
• Partner organizations

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our programs may serve youth and families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You may request to:

• Review the personal information we have about you
• Request corrections or updates
• Ask that we remove your information from our records

Requests can be submitted through the contact information below.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Bright Years & Golden Paths Foundation Inc.

Email: info@brightyearsgoldenpathsfoundation.org

Website: www.brightyearsgoldenpathsfoundation.org