Privacy Policy
Renew Youth Movement dba Parable
3217 E Carson St STE 272
Lakewood, CA 90712
At Parable, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines the ways in which we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. As a nonprofit organization based in California, we strive to maintain transparency in how we manage and use the personal data of our donors, volunteers, participants, and anyone engaging with our programs.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information about you when you interact with Parable, whether through our website, donations, volunteering, or participation in our programs. The information we collect is necessary to fulfill our organizational goals, communicate with you, and provide services. This data may include:
- Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
- Donation history and payment information
- Volunteering details and participation records
- Preferences for communication and events
- Responses to surveys and feedback
- Browser and device information collected through cookies (discussed later)
We collect this information in the following ways:
- Directly From You: When you make a donation, volunteer, sign up for a newsletter, or engage in a ministry program, you provide personal data to us.
- Automatically: We may collect certain information automatically when you interact with our website, including browsing behavior, IP address, and cookie data.
- From External Sources: We may also receive personal data from third parties such as social media platforms if you interact with our content on these platforms.
How We Use Your Information
The personal information we collect helps us fulfill our mission and maintain strong relationships with our supporters. We may use your data for the following purposes:
- To process donations and acknowledge receipt
- To provide you with updates about our activities, programs, and events
- To communicate with you regarding volunteer opportunities
- To comply with legal obligations, including tax and reporting requirements
- For internal administrative purposes and record-keeping
- To improve our services and outreach programs
- To conduct research on the effectiveness of our initiatives
- To send you relevant marketing materials, updates on events, and opportunities to support our work
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with select partners (as described below) who assist us in performing the work we do.
Agents
Parable occasionally contracts with third-party companies or individuals (collectively “Agents”) to perform certain tasks on our behalf. These tasks may include:
- Managing our databases
- Maintaining our website
- Processing donations
- Distributing email newsletters
- Sending mail to donors and volunteers
These Agents will only use your personal information to carry out the specific tasks for which we’ve hired them. They are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data and may not use it for any other purpose.
Cookies and Tracking Technology
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Parable’s website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors interact with our site. We may use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure our website functions correctly
- To improve the functionality and performance of our site
- To analyze usage trends and visitor behavior
- To help us tailor our communication efforts
You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. However, rejecting cookies may impair some features of our website and limit your experience.
Security of Your Information
We prioritize the security of your personal data and use industry-standard security measures to protect it. While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is safeguarded from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. These measures include regular monitoring of our systems and maintaining secure communication channels.
Children’s Privacy
As an organization working with minors, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of children and teens who participate in our programs. Parable does not collect more personal information than is reasonably necessary for minors to engage in our activities. If you are a parent or guardian, we encourage you to supervise your child’s use of our website and digital services.
We comply with applicable state and federal laws concerning children’s privacy, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
Your Data Protection Rights
If you are located in jurisdictions with data protection laws (such as California under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or the European Union under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)), you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to correct or update inaccurate information
- The right to request the deletion of your data
- The right to limit or object to how your data is processed
- The right to request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing such requests.
Third-Party Websites and Social Media
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. If you click on a link to a third-party site, please be aware that their privacy practices may differ from ours. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how your personal information may be used.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Parable reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Renew Youth Movement dba Parable
3217 E Carson St STE 272
Lakewood, CA 90712
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