Youth Action Collective

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/22/2025

At Youth Action Collective (YAC), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

When you use the YAC website, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Any other information you submit through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, volunteer applications, or donation forms

b. Automatically Collected Information:

IP addresses and browser type
Pages you visit on our website
Time and date of your visit
Cookies and analytics data to improve your experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Communicate with you about YAC programs, events, and updates
Send newsletters, updates, or important announcements
Process donations securely
Improve our website and understand visitor behavior
Comply with legal obligations and protect the safety of our community

3. Sharing Your Information

YAC does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted partners for specific purposes, including:

Service Providers: Email platforms (like Mailchimp), website hosts, analytics providers
Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the safety of users and the public

We ensure that all partners comply with strict privacy and security standards.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand website usage. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the website may not function properly.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access or request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections or updates to your information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal or contractual obligations)
Opt out of receiving marketing communications

To exercise your rights, please contact us at YACoflansing.info@gmail.com.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no website or transmission over the internet can be completely secure.

7. Children's Privacy

YAC values the privacy of all users, including youth. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Email: YACoflansing.info@gmail.com

Phone: (517)882-4000

Mailing Address: 407 W Greenlawn Ave Lansing MI, 48910