Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 05, 2025
Florida Youth at Risk ("FYAR", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect information when individuals engage with our organization—whether through our website, programs, donations, or other services.
1. Information We Collect​
a. Personal Information
We may collect personal data you voluntarily provide, such as:
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Name, email, phone number, mailing address
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Date of birth or age (especially for participants aged 12–25, with proper consent)
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Program participation data, donation details, payment information
b. Technical and Usage Data
We automatically collect technical information such as:
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IP address, browser type/version, device information, pages viewed, time and date of access
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We are committed to minimizing data collection and protecting user privacy. If you have any questions about how your data is handled, you may contact us at any time.
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We do not use tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies on this website. As a result, a cookie consent banner is not required for normal use of this site.
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We participate in the Google Ad Grants program to promote our nonprofit services. Our advertisements may appear on Google Search.
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We do not use advertising cookies, remarketing, or behavioral tracking technologies on our website. Any interaction with Google’s advertising services (such as clicking an ad) is subject to Google’s own privacy policies and data practices.
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Like most websites, our servers may process limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, and request data for basic security, performance, and maintenance purposes. This information is not used for advertising or user profiling.
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2. How We Use Your Information​
We use your information to:
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Provide, operate, and enhance our services and programming
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Communicate with you about updates, events, and initiatives
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Process donations via secure third-party payment platforms (we do not store payment data ourselves)
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Monitor usage to improve user experience via analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
3. Information Sharing​
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We will not share your personal data except as follows:
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With authorized third-party service providers, who act on our behalf and adhere to privacy obligations
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If required by law or valid requests from authorities
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In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales—prior notice will be provided
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4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for operational or legal purposes. Usage data may be retained for analytics and improving our service unless longer retention is required by law.
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5. Security
We employ reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is entirely secure—please be aware of this limitation.
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6. Children’s Privacy
Our programs involve youth aged 12–25. We will obtain parental or guardian consent when collecting personal data from minors under applicable laws. Appropriate protocols are in place to ensure compliance with youth data protection regulations.
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7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain data rights such as:
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Accessing or correcting your personal data
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Withdrawing consent or requesting deletion
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Opting out of marketing communications
