PRIVACY POLICY
At Opportunity Academy (“Opportunity Academy,” “OA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we honor and respect the importance of maintaining the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our policies and practices regarding the information we collect about you or that you may provide when you access or visit our website at www.opportunityacademysd.org (the “Website”) and when you participate in our programs, services, events, training sessions, donations, or other activities.
This Privacy Policy is part of our Website Terms and Conditions. By accessing our website or using our programs and services, you agree to be bound by our Terms and Conditions and acknowledge and understand this Privacy Policy.
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy should be directed to:
info@opportunityacademysd.org
Your Privacy Is Important to Us
Your privacy matters to Opportunity Academy. We believe you should understand what information we collect and how we use it so you can make informed decisions about the information you share with us.
“Personal information” means information that can be used to identify you and may include, but is not limited to:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Date of birth (for youth participants)
Parent/guardian contact information
Emergency contact information
Payment confirmation details
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, and the rights and choices available to you.
Our Privacy Commitment to Donors
Opportunity Academy will not sell, trade, or share our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor will we send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations, unless the donor has given specific permission for us to do so.
This policy applies to all information received by Opportunity Academy, both online and offline, including information collected through our Website, forms, events, electronic communications, written communications, and verbal communications.
To the extent donations are processed through a third-party service provider, donor information will be used only for purposes necessary to process the donation. Personally identifiable donor information will not be shared beyond what is required to complete the transaction.
Types of Personal Information We Collect and How We Collect It
We may collect personal information in the normal course of operating Opportunity Academy.
Information You Provide Directly
When you:
Submit a youth application
Register for camps, training sessions, or events
Apply to volunteer or coach
Make a donation
Subscribe to updates
Contact us through our website
We may collect personal information such as:
First and last name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Date of birth
Parent/guardian contact information
Emergency contact details
Providing this information is voluntary; however, certain programs or services may not be available without it.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we may collect certain information automatically through tools such as Google Analytics, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring websites
This information helps us improve our Website, programs, and user experience.
How We Use Personal Information
Opportunity Academy does not sell or trade your personal information.
We use personal information for purposes including:
Processing registrations and applications
Communicating about programs and events
Processing donations
Sending updates or newsletters (if you opt in)
Responding to inquiries
Maintaining participant safety
Improving our Website and services
Complying with legal obligations
We may share personal information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website, processing payments, managing communications, or supporting our programs. These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
If required by law, court order, or legal process, we may disclose personal information to appropriate authorities.
Children’s Privacy
Opportunity Academy serves youth participants and is committed to protecting children’s privacy in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws.
We collect personal information about children under 13 only with verifiable parental or guardian consent or as otherwise permitted by law.
Parents or guardians may contact us at any time to review, update, or request deletion of their child’s personal information by emailing:
info@opportunityacademysd.org
Sensitive Information
Opportunity Academy does not generally collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, biometric data, or criminal history. If such information is collected for safety or compliance reasons, it will be handled in accordance with applicable law.
Safeguarding Your Personal Information
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Payment transactions are processed through secure third-party providers. Opportunity Academy does not store full credit card numbers on its servers.
However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using our Website, you acknowledge these inherent risks.
Accessing, Correcting, or Deleting Your Information
You may request to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your personal information
Opt out of communications
To make a request, contact us at:
info@opportunityacademysd.org
We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
Use of Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve Website performance
Analyze traffic
Enhance user experience
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, certain features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of our Website or programs after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Questions or Concerns
If you have any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:
Opportunity Academy
info@opportunityacademysd.org
www.opportunityacademysd.org