1. Introduction

Lead 'Em Up Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Maryland. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, customers, and website visitors. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies (CookieYes)

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and support our donation and shopping features. We use CookieYes to manage your cookie consent.

Consent: Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings below.

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Categories: We use "Necessary" cookies for site functionality (like your WooCommerce cart), and "Analytics" cookies to understand site performance.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track anonymized visitor behavior.

Data Collected: This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited.

Purpose: This data helps us understand how to better serve our mission and improve our user interface.

Opt-Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Data Collection (WooCommerce & Donations)

Personal Info: We collect names, emails, and addresses when you create an account, register for a program, or make a purchase.

Payment Processing: All payments are processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party gateways. Lead 'Em Up Initiative does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Recurring Donations: For recurring gifts, your payment token is securely managed by our payment processor to facilitate automatic billing.

5. Donor Privacy Promise

Lead 'Em Up Initiative will not sell, share, or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This applies to all information received both online and offline.