Last Updated: April 15, 2025
Privacy Policy
At Money Sprouts Youth Empowerment, we value your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your information under California law (CCPA) and federal law (COPPA), and it is reviewed and updated at least once a year.
Plain Language Summary
We’re committed to keeping your information safe while providing all virtual services. We collect things like your name and email to offer sessions, process donations, and improve our site. We don’t sell your information, and for kids under 13, we get parent permission first. You can ask to see or delete your data by emailing us, and we’ll let you know if anything changes. Questions? Email moneysproutsyouthempowerment@gmail.com.
What We Collect
We collect personal data such as names, email addresses, device info (e.g., IP addresses, browser type, operating system), and transaction details from Venmo or Zelle (e.g., donor name, amount, date) when you visit our site, sign up for services, complete surveys, donate, or contact us.
How We Use It
We use this data to provide our virtual services, process contributions, send updates, and improve our site. For users under 13, we obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting or using their data.
Who We Share With
We share your name and email with service providers like Google & Zoom for hosting virtual sessions, and payment details with processors like Venmo and Zelle to process donations, per their privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We also share survey responses with Zoho Surveys and Google Forms to gather feedback for tailoring our services. We ensure these third parties comply with applicable privacy laws to protect your data. We do not sell your personal information.
Your Rights
You can request to see, delete, or opt out of sharing your data with third parties by emailing moneysproutsyouthempowerment@gmail.com. ‘Opting out of sharing’ means we will stop sharing your data with service providers like Zoom, Zoho Surveys, and Google Forms for non-essential purposes, though some sharing may be required to process payments (e.g., with Venmo or Zelle) or deliver services. California residents have CCPA rights to know and control their data, and we will respond to your CCPA requests within 45 days of receipt.
COPPA Compliance
We verify age by requiring users to provide their age range during sign-up or survey submission, ensuring we identify users under 13. For children under 13, we obtain verifiable parental consent via email confirmation followed by a secondary verification step, such as a phone call, before collecting data. We use secure platforms with encryption and access controls to protect your child’s data. Parents can review, delete, or stop data collection by contacting us at moneysproutsyouthempowerment@gmail.com.
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services, typically up to one year after your last interaction with us, unless otherwise required by law. For children under 13, we delete data within 30 days of a parental request or when no longer needed for the original purpose. To ensure secure deletion, we use industry-standard methods to remove data from our systems.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify affected individuals via email and a notice on our website as soon as possible, in compliance with California law. We will also take steps to mitigate harm and prevent future breaches.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect device information (e.g., IP addresses, browser type, operating system) for analytics and to improve our website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed outside the U.S. by our service providers (e.g., Zoom, Zoho Surveys, Google Forms), which comply with international data protection standards. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, Money Sprouts Youth Empowerment, LLC is not liable for data-related issues caused by third parties (e.g., breaches by Zoom or Google Forms) or user errors (e.g., sharing data insecurely). We take reasonable steps to protect your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Future Compliance
We are committed to complying with emerging privacy laws, such as California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, to ensure our services prioritize the well-being of youth.
Policy Changes
We will notify you of material changes to this policy via email or a prominent notice on our website.
Dispute Resolution
If you have concerns about your privacy or our data practices, please contact us at moneysproutsyouthempowerment@gmail.com. We will attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, we agree to mediation before pursuing legal action, in accordance with California law.
Contact Us
Questions? Reach us at moneysproutsyouthempowerment@gmail.com.