Privacy Policy for The Free Skate Foundation

Last Updated: 11/25/2024

1. Introduction

The Free Skate Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes:

- The types of information we collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website or use our services
- Our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information
- Your rights regarding this information

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect:
- Name and contact information
- Age and demographic information
- Emergency contact information
- Medical information relevant to skateboarding activities
- Photos and videos from our events and programs
- Donation information and history

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Our website may automatically collect:
- Usage details
- IP addresses
- Browser type
- Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Communicate with participants and donors
- Process donations
- Send newsletters and updates
- Comply with legal obligations
- Maintain safety during our programs

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information:
- With service providers who assist our operations
- To comply with legal requirements
- In emergency situations to protect participant safety
- With your consent

5. California Privacy Rights

Under California law, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (though we do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising these rights

6. Children's Privacy

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We collect information from children under 13 only with verified parental consent.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Donations and Financial Information

- We use secure third-party processors for donations
- We do not store credit card information
- Donation records are maintained for tax purposes

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.

10. Contact Information

For questions about this policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

Free Skate Foundation
web@freeskatefoundation.org

11. Additional Nonprofit Disclosures

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization:
- We maintain transparency in our operations
- Financial information is available through public tax filings
- We comply with nonprofit reporting requirements

12. Governing Law

This policy is governed by California law and federal regulations applicable to nonprofit organizations.

FREE SKATE FOUNDATION

Registered 501(c)(3) - EIN: 99-5056638
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