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Privacy Policy

Effective as of October 8th, 2024

Springfield City Youth Mission (SCYM) is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy outlines how SCYM collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website (www.crushtheodds.org), interact with us, or make a donation. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from users of our website:

  1. Personal Information

    • When you fill out forms (e.g., contact, donation, sign-up forms), we collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details (if applicable).

  2. Non-Personal Information

    • We automatically collect non-personally identifiable information such as browser type, IP address, referring website, and activity on our website through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

SCYM uses the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Respond to Inquiries: If you contact us via email or our website's contact form, we will use your information to respond to your request or inquiry.

  • To Send Email Communications: If you sign up for our newsletter or other email communications, we will send periodic emails about SCYM’s activities, events, and opportunities.

  • To Process Donations: When you make a donation, we use your personal and payment information to process the transaction, issue receipts, and keep you updated about how your contribution is making an impact.

  • To Improve Our Website: We may use non-personal information to analyze website usage trends and improve user experience.

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information is only shared in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers (such as PayPal or Stripe) to process donations and payments securely.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect SCYM’s rights or safety.

Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented reasonable safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access or disclosure.

  • Online Security: All sensitive information (such as credit card data) collected through our website is encrypted using secure socket layer (SSL) technology. Credit card transactions are processed securely through third-party payment processors (PayPal or Stripe), which also use encryption to protect your information.

  • Offline Security: Access to your personal information is limited to SCYM employees who need it to perform specific tasks (such as donation processing). Our physical and digital storage systems are secured to protect your information.

Your Choices and Control Over Your Data

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Springfield City Youth Mission (SCYM)
Address: 1500 Broadway Street, Springfield, OH 45504
Email: SCYM@crushtheodds.org
Phone: (937) 325-6183

Contact Us

You have the right to control the information we collect about you. You may:

  • Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly.

  • Review and Update Your Information: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and request corrections or updates.

  • Delete Your Data: You may request that we delete your personal information from our systems at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: SCYM@crushtheodds.org
Phone: (937) 325-6183

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you when you return to our website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as payment processors (PayPal, Stripe) or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

SCYM reserves the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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