KURRENCY KIDZ INC. PRIVACY POLICY

 Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Organization: Kurrency Kidz Inc.
Website: www.kurrencykidz.org
Email: info@kurrencykidz.org

Kurrency Kidz Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth ages 3–21 through financial literacy education, job readiness training, and leadership development.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our donors, volunteers, students, parents, and community partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our organization online or offline.

By using our website or participating in our programs, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We may collect the following types of information:

When you engage with Kurrency Kidz, you may voluntarily provide:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
   
• Payment details (for donations made through PayPal, GoFundMe, or Givelify)
   
• Volunteer or event registration information
   
• Student enrollment or parent contact information
   
• Business or sponsorship details
   
• Communication preferences and feedback
   

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
   
• Device information and operating system
   
• Date, time, and duration of your visit
   
• Pages viewed and referral links
   
• Cookies and analytics data (via tools such as Google Analytics)
   

If you donate, volunteer, or engage through third-party services (PayPal, GoFundMe, Givelify, Eventbrite, or Mailchimp), your information may also be collected by those platforms under their own privacy policies.

We use personal data only for legitimate nonprofit purposes, including:

• Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
   
• Registering volunteers, event participants, and youth program members
   
• Sending newsletters, event invitations, and updates about our work
   
• Responding to inquiries or requests for information
   
• Managing financial records and donor communications
   
• Improving website functionality, user experience, and program effectiveness
   
• Complying with state and federal laws for nonprofit recordkeeping
   

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information with any third parties.

When you make a donation through PayPal, GoFundMe, or Givelify:

• Your payment information is securely processed by those platforms.
   
• Kurrency Kidz does not store or have direct access to your credit/debit card data.
   
• We receive donor name, email, amount, and optional message for acknowledgment and recordkeeping purposes.
   

All transactions are processed over SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology.

We may share limited information only when necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws, subpoenas, or court orders
   
• Collaborate with trusted service providers (e.g., email or donation processors) who assist in operating our organization
   
• Protect the rights, safety, and property of Kurrency Kidz, our donors, and community
   

All third-party partners are required to maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Examples include:

• Secure server environments
   
• Password-protected databases
   
• Encrypted donation transactions
   
• Limited internal access to personal information
   

While we take every precaution, no electronic transmission is completely secure; use of our website and online forms is at your own risk.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, or maintain donor and program records.

You may request that we delete your information at any time (see Section 10).

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

• Analyze website traffic and performance
   
• Remember preferences and improve user experience
   
• Measure marketing effectiveness
   

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.

By subscribing to Kurrency Kidz updates, you agree to receive occasional emails about our programs, events, and campaigns.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly at info@kurrencykidz.org.

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and all applicable email marketing regulations.

You have the right to:

• Access or request a copy of your information
   
• Correct inaccurate or outdated data
   
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
   
• Request deletion of your information from our systems
   

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@kurrencykidz.org.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental or guardian consent.
If we learn that a minor has provided personal data without authorization, we will delete it promptly.

Our website may contain links to partner or external sites (e.g., PayPal, GoFundMe, Givelify, or partner organizations).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new programs, regulations, or technologies.
The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate the most recent revision.
Continued use of our website after changes signifies acceptance of the updated terms.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Kurrency Kidz Inc.
Email: info@kurrencykidz.org
Location: Maryland, USA
Website: www.kurrencykidz.org