Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 14, 2026
Important: This Privacy Policy is a general template. The Youth Movement recommends review by qualified legal counsel, especially regarding youth data, parental consent, and applicable state and federal privacy laws.
The Youth Movement ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, donate, volunteer, or participate in our programs serving youth across Los Angeles.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Program information: age, school, guardian contact details, enrollment forms, attendance records
- Donation information: donation amount, payment method details processed by third party providers
- Communications: messages you send through forms, email, or other channels
- Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and similar analytics data
- Cookies and similar technologies: as described in our Cookie Policy
2. How we use information
We use information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our programs and website
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with participants, guardians, donors, and volunteers
- Process donations and maintain donation records
- Ensure safety, security, and compliance with program requirements
- Send updates about programs, events, and organizational news where permitted
- Analyze website performance and improve user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
3. Youth privacy
We take special care with information relating to minors. Where required, we seek appropriate parental or guardian consent before collecting personal information from youth participants. We collect only information reasonably necessary to operate our programs safely and effectively.
4. How we share information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, send communications, or manage programs
- Volunteers and staff on a need to know basis for program administration and safety
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security
- Professional advisors such as attorneys or accountants under confidentiality obligations
- Successors in the event of a merger, reorganization, or transfer of organizational assets, subject to applicable law
5. Data retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Program and donation records may be retained for reporting, compliance, and historical organizational purposes.
6. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your choices and rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain uses of your personal information. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), subject to applicable exceptions for nonprofit and educational contexts.
To make a privacy request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity or authority before responding.
8. Third party links
Our website may contain links to third party websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above indicates when this policy was most recently revised. Material changes may be posted on this page or communicated as appropriate.
10. Contact us
Privacy questions or requests may be sent to:
The Youth Movement
Email: Theyouthmovement@myyahoo.com
Phone: (702) 428-0439
Los Angeles, CA