Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy - the basics
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 23, 2026
Big Homie Inc., Incorporated (“Big Homie Inc.,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our participants, families, donors, volunteers, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website, programs, events, and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
Information that identifies or relates to an individual, including but not limited to:
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Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
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Date of birth or age (for youth participation eligibility)
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Emergency contact information
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Program applications, participation records, and consent forms
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Volunteer and mentor application information
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Donation and payment-related information (processed securely through third-party providers)
b. Information About Minors
We may collect limited personal information about children and minors as necessary to provide youth mentorship and support services. Such information is collected with parental or legal guardian consent, where required by law, and is used solely for program administration, safety, and compliance purposes.
c. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address and browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies (where permitted)
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
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Operate and manage our programs and services
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Facilitate youth mentorship and outreach initiatives
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Communicate with participants, parents/guardians, donors, volunteers, and partners
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Process donations and acknowledge contributions
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Maintain safety, supervision, and program integrity
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Comply with legal, regulatory, and nonprofit reporting requirements
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Improve our website, programs, and organizational effectiveness
3. Donations and Payment Information
Donations made to Big Homie Inc. are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card or banking information on our systems.
Donor information is used for:
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Processing and acknowledging donations
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Required financial and nonprofit compliance reporting
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Donor communications, unless the donor opts out
We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share personal information for commercial purposes. We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:
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With trusted service providers who assist in operations (e.g., payment processing, data storage), under confidentiality obligations
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With parental or guardian consent, where applicable
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To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
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To protect the rights, safety, or well-being of participants, staff, volunteers, or the public
5. Youth Safety and Confidentiality
We take reasonable measures to protect the privacy and safety of youth participants. Access to youth-related information is limited to authorized staff and volunteers who require it for program delivery and oversight.
While we respect participant confidentiality, information may be disclosed when required by law, including in situations involving mandatory reporting obligations related to abuse, neglect, or threats of harm.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly as a result.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
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Request access to or correction of your information
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Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements
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Opt out of non-essential communications
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Big Homie Inc. is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Big Homie Inc., Incorporated
[901-502-4830]