This Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used and disclosed by Onward and Upward Academy. This Statement applies to information we collect when you use our websites, mobile sites, mobile applications and other online services that link to this Privacy Statement (collectively, the “Sites”) or when you otherwise interact with us, such as by participating in programs.  We may change this Statement from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the bottom of the Statement and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you an email notification). We encourage you to review this Statement whenever you access the Sites to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.

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Collection of Information

Information You Provide to Us

 

We collect information you provide directly to us. For example, we collect information when you send and/or receive email(s) or text message(s) , fill out form(s), send us an email, communicate with us via third party social media sites, request information, respond to our requests, volunteering opportunity, or otherwise communicate with us. We also collect information about you when you make a donation, attend one of our events, or participate in one of our programs. The types of information we may collect include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, birthday, payment information (processed by a third-party payment processor), donation history, the program you participate in, photos, videos, audio recordings and other information or media you choose to provide.

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Information We Collect Automatically When You Use the Sites

 

When you access or use our Sites, we automatically collect information about you, including:

• Log Information: We log information about your use of the Sites, including the type of browser you use, access times or pages viewed.

• Device Information: We may collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Sites.

 

Information We Collect From Other Sources

 

We may also obtain information from other sources and combine that with information we collect through our Sites or otherwise through our interactions with you. We also may collect information from data aggregators, who can assist with updating contact information or review publicly available information (e.g., web and social media). We generally use such data to more effectively identify or connect with current and potential audiences and supporters.  We may also rely on publicly available information in reviewing applications from individuals or businesses seeking to work with the Foundation.  

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Use of Information

 

We may use information about you for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain and improve our Sites;

• Facilitate participation in events and programs that we and our partners host or provide and interaction with other participants in such events and programs;

• Send you confirmations, technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages;

• Request feedback and to otherwise contact you about your use of the Sites;

• Respond to your comments, questions and requests and provide customer service;

• Send you newsletters and otherwise provide you with information or services you request or that we think will be of interest to you;

• Solicit volunteers, donations, and support for Onward and Upward Academy;

• Include information about you, with your consent, in a directory of all of our program participants;

• Monitor and analyze trends, usage and activities in connection with our Sites;

• Personalize and improve the Sites;

• Sending communications to you from carefully selected non-partisan organizations (these organizations will only receive your contact information if you voluntarily share it with them);

• Link or combine with information we get from others to help understand your interests in further supporting the Foundation;

• Carry out any other purpose for which the information was collected.

 

Disclosure of Information

 

We will not share information about you except as follows or as otherwise described in this Statement:

• With vendors, consultants and other service providers or volunteers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf;

• In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with any applicable law, regulation or legal process, or as otherwise required by any applicable law, rule or regulation;

• If we believe your actions are inconsistent with the spirit or language of our user agreements or policies, or to protect the rights, property and safety of Onward and Upward Academy, its youth, special team, advisors, employees, volunteers, constituents or others;

• In connection with, or during negotiations of, any reorganization, formation of a new or successor organization, asset sale or transfer, financing or lending transaction or in any other situation where personal information may be disclosed or transferred as one of the assets of the Onward and Upward Academy; and

• With appropriate notice to you, with your consent, or at your direction, including if we notify you through our Sites that the information you provide will be shared in a particular manner and you provide such information.

We may also share aggregated or anonymized information that does not directly identify you.

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Social Sharing Features

 

The Sites may offer social sharing features and other integrated tools (such as the Facebook “Like” button), which let you share actions you take on our Sites with other media, and vice versa. The use of such features enables the sharing of information with your friends or the public, depending on the settings you establish with the entity that provides the social sharing feature. For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection and processing in connection with social sharing features, please visit the privacy policies of the entities that provide these features.

 

Advertising and Analytics Services Provided by Others

 

Onward and Upward Academy uses various third party providers of analytics to understand our audiences better and serve advertisements on our behalf across the web such as on Facebook or Instagram. These providers may collect information about your use of the Sites and other websites, including your IP address, web browser, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked and conversion information. This information may be used by us to analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests on our Sites and other websites, and customize your experience and better understand your online activity. 

 

Data Retention

 

We store the information we collect about you for as long as is necessary for the purpose(s) for which we originally collected it, or for other legitimate business purposes as is permitted by the Privacy Statement, including to meet our legal, regulatory, or other compliance obligations.

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Your Choices

 

Contact Us About Opting Out

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You may call us with your request to opt out of certain communications by phone at: 618-746-9468, or send us an email at inquiry@theouacademy.com.