Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Young Agbaji Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, Missouri. Our mission is to empower youth through sports, education, and mentorship. This website serves as an online hub for information, program registration, donations, event participation, and community engagement.

Effective Date: 07/04/2025

The Young Agbaji Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of visitors, supporters, donors, and participants who interact with our website at https://www.theyoungagbajifoundation.org (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information.

By using our Site, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our Site:

a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided):

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address (if provided)
Donation/payment information (processed by a third party)
Any information you submit through contact forms or event registrations

b. Automatically Collected Information:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and duration
Referral source (e.g., search engine or link)
General location data (city, state)

We use cookies and other tracking tools to improve website performance and user experience. You may opt out of cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries or messages
To process donations and issue receipts
To provide updates, newsletters, or event invitations (with your consent)
To improve the functionality and performance of our Site
To manage program participation and volunteer opportunities
To comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests

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

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties for limited purposes:

Payment processors for secure donation handling
Email marketing platforms for communication (e.g., newsletters)
Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site traffic
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights and users

All third-party providers we work with are obligated to keep your information secure and confidential.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your information:

SSL encryption on our website
Access controls and internal policies to limit who can access data
Regular security updates to prevent unauthorized access or breaches

Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Correction – Request updates to inaccurate or outdated information
Deletion – Request that we delete your personal information
Opt-out – Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at theyoungagbajifoundation@gmail.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have unintentionally collected data from a child under 13, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. External Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, payment processors). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will do so in accordance with applicable regulations and nonprofit recordkeeping requirements.

10. International Visitors

If you are visiting the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where our servers and operations are located.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we do, we’ll update the "Effective Date" above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

📧 Email: theyoungagbajifoundation@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +1 (816) 905-8821
📍 Address: Kansas City, Missouri
🌐 Website: https://www.theyoungagbajifoundation.org