Privacy Policy

Introduction

Blue Kids ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, or use our services.

By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe and Clerk.com)
• Donation history and preferences
• Event registration information
• Volunteer or partnership inquiry details

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information and operating system

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and provide tax receipts
• Manage your donor account and subscription preferences
• Send you updates about our programs and impact (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Register you for events and programs
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations (Stripe, Clerk.com), and managing our database (Supabase). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• With Your Consent: We may share information when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure payment processing through Stripe
• Authentication and access controls through Clerk.com
• Regular security assessments and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational requirements)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@thebluekids.com.

Children's Privacy

Our services are designed for families and children. We take special care to protect the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: