Privacy Policy

If You Teach Me Inc • Effective Date: November 11, 2025

If You Teach Me Inc ("IYTM," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make donations, participate in our programs, or interact with our services.

EIN: 33-2088658 • Address: 2740 East WT Harris Blvd, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28213

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Donation Information: Payment details, donation amount, donation history, recurring gift preferences
  • Program Registration: Parent/guardian information, child's name and age, emergency contacts
  • Volunteer Applications: Background check information, skills, availability, references
  • Communications: Messages sent through contact forms, emails, surveys, or event registrations

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on site, referring URLs, click patterns
  • Cookies & Tracking: Session cookies, analytics cookies (Google Analytics), preference cookies
  • Geolocation: Approximate location based on IP address (not precise GPS data)

C. Information from Children Under 13

IYTM programs serve children. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

  • Parents/guardians provide all registration information on behalf of children
  • We collect only necessary information for program participation (first name, age range, dietary restrictions)
  • We do NOT use children's information for marketing or behavioral advertising
  • Parents may review, update, or delete their child's information by contacting us

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Operational: Process donations, issue tax receipts, manage donor communications, coordinate volunteers
  • Program Delivery: Register participants, communicate program details, ensure child safety
  • Improvement: Analyze program effectiveness, understand website usage, improve user experience
  • Compliance: Meet IRS requirements (Form 990), maintain charitable solicitation compliance, fulfill legal obligations
  • Fundraising: Identify donation prospects, send impact updates, stewardship communications
  • Security: Detect fraud, prevent unauthorized access, maintain system integrity

We ONLY use data consistent with purposes disclosed at time of collection. We do NOT sell or rent your information.

3. How We Share Your Information

A. Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist our operations:

  • Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal (for secure donation processing)
  • Email Services: Mailchimp or similar (for newsletters and donor communications)
  • Website Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymized data)
  • Accounting Services: Tax professionals (for Form 990 preparation)
  • Background Check Providers: For volunteer screening (with written consent)

All vendors sign Data Processing Agreements (DPA) restricting use to nonprofit purposes only.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when legally required:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Child safety investigations
  • Tax audits (IRS or NC Department of Revenue)
  • Criminal investigations by law enforcement

C. North Carolina Donor Privacy Protection

Your donor information is protected under the North Carolina Personal Privacy Protection Act (Session Law 2025-79), effective December 1, 2025.

  • We do NOT provide donor lists to state or local government agencies
  • We do NOT disclose donor names, addresses, or contact information publicly
  • Government agencies cannot demand donor lists as a condition of grants or contracts
  • Donors have legal right to civil action if privacy is violated

D. What We Do NOT Share

  • We do NOT sell donor information to third parties
  • We do NOT rent or trade mailing lists
  • We do NOT share information with other nonprofits for marketing purposes
  • We do NOT use children's information for targeted advertising

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Access Controls: Only authorized staff access personal data
  • Secure Storage: Encrypted databases for sensitive information
  • Payment Security: PCI-DSS compliant payment processors (we do NOT store credit card numbers)
  • Staff Training: Privacy and security training for all personnel
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing

Limitation: No online system is 100% secure. While we use industry-standard safeguards, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access or data breaches.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

  • Session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

  • Google Analytics (anonymized IP addresses)
  • Page view tracking and user behavior analysis
  • Website performance monitoring

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Enable "Do Not Track" signals (we honor these requests)

6. Your Privacy Rights

For All Users

  • Access: Request to see what personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (donation receipts will still be sent)
  • Object: Object to certain data processing activities

For North Carolina Residents

  • Right to know what data we collect and how we use it
  • Right to challenge disclosures to government agencies
  • Protection under NC Personal Privacy Protection Act

For Parents/Guardians (COPPA Rights)

  • Review your child's personal information
  • Request deletion of child's information
  • Refuse further collection or use of child's information
  • Withdraw consent at any time

How to Exercise Your Rights

Contact our Privacy Officer:

Email: privacy@ifyouteachme.com
Mail: If You Teach Me Inc, Attn: Privacy Officer
2740 East WT Harris Blvd, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28213

We will respond to your request within 30 days. Please provide sufficient information to verify your identity.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for the following periods:

  • Donor Records: 7 years (IRS requirement for tax-exempt organizations)
  • Transaction Records: 7 years (tax compliance)
  • Email Marketing Lists: While engaged; 3 years post-last interaction
  • Program Participant Data: Duration of participation + 2 years
  • Children's Data (COPPA): Deleted when no longer needed for stated purpose
  • Volunteer Records: 3 years post-volunteering
  • Website Analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

Data is securely deleted or anonymized after retention period expires, unless legal obligations require longer retention.

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

IYTM programs are designed for children. We take children's privacy seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Parental Consent

  • Parents/guardians provide all registration information on behalf of children under 13
  • We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting children's personal information
  • Consent methods: Signed registration forms, email verification from parent

Information Collected from Children

  • First name and age range (for program participation)
  • Dietary restrictions or allergies (for safety)
  • Emergency contact information (provided by parent)

What We Do NOT Do

  • We do NOT use children's information for targeted behavioral advertising
  • We do NOT collect more information than necessary for program participation
  • We do NOT require excessive information as a condition of participation
  • We do NOT share children's information with third parties for marketing

Parent Rights

Parents have the right to:

  • Review their child's personal information
  • Request deletion of their child's information
  • Refuse further collection or use
  • Withdraw consent at any time

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (payment processors, social media, partner organizations). We are NOT responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes are effective upon posting to this page.

Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users and posted prominently on our website for 30 days.

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Privacy Officer

If You Teach Me Inc
2740 East WT Harris Blvd, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28213

Email: privacy@ifyouteachme.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 business days.

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