Effective Date: June 17, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Save Our City, Save Our Future Foundation (referred to as “the Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, program applicants, donors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, saveourfuturecity.org (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you apply for our programs, make a donation, purchase merchandise, or contact us. This includes:
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Program Applicant Data (Ages 16–24): Full name, contact details, desired program, state-issued Identification (ID), birth certificates, and parental/guardian consent records.
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Donor & Billing Data: Name, billing address, email address, and phone number.
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Inquiry Data: Information submitted via our “Become a Partner” or general contact forms.
2. Information Handled by Third Parties
To protect your financial information, we do not store or process credit card numbers directly on our servers. All financial transactions—including monetary donations and merchandise purchases—are securely handled via WooCommerce and its integrated, PCI-compliant payment gateways. Your payment data is subject to the privacy policies of those respective payment processors.
3. Minors and Parental Consent
Our youth empowerment and workforce training programs serve individuals ages 16–24.
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For any applicant under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must review, sign off on, and submit the application.
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We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13, in strict compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
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Review eligibility for pre-apprenticeship trades, cosmetology, media, and youth programs.
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Process donations and exchange orders.
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Coordinate with our program partners for potential student placement.
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Send critical organizational updates (you may opt out of communication at any time).
5. Data Sharing & Security
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No Sale of Data: We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
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Data Protection: We implement standard security measures (SSL encryption) on our WordPress site to protect your data during transmission.