Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

INCLUSA Institute (“INCLUSA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our website, programs, and services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and organization affiliation provided when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or request information about our programs.
• Donation Information: Payment details processed securely through our payment processor for donation transactions. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages, collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
• Program Participant Data: Information about children and families participating in INCLUSA programs, collected with explicit informed consent and handled under strict data protection protocols.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide information about our programs and services
• To process donations and issue tax receipts
• To send newsletters and program updates to subscribers who have opted in
• To improve our website and user experience through analytics
• To administer educational programs and measure their effectiveness
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Information Sharing

INCLUSA does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and programs (such as payment processors, email service providers, and analytics platforms), under strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of INCLUSA, our participants, or the public.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission. Payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant processors. Despite our security measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

INCLUSA serves children through its educational programs. Any data collected from or about minor participants is done exclusively with verifiable parental or guardian consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and applicable state regulations. Program participant data is handled with heightened security and confidentiality protections. Our public-facing website does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request data portability where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@inclusainstitute.org.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please review our Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: