Raise Up Nation, Incorporated, a designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (“Raise Up Nation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is deeply committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website users, including youth ages 14–18, with appropriate parental or guardian consent. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access our services or visit our website https://raiseupnation.org.
By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
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Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to better serve our mission of economic empowerment and personal development:
Personal Information:
- Name
- Email address
- Parent/guardian contact details
- General location information (e.g., city, state)
- Gender, ethnicity, and educational background (collected for program development and reporting)
Usage Data:
We collect technical and usage data through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), including:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Click behavior and referring links
Payment Information:
If donations or paid services are involved, we securely process payment details via third-party providers such as:
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Givelify
- Donorbox
- Square Financial Services
Note: We do not store your full payment details on our servers.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our programs and services
- Track participant progress and engagement
- Communicate updates, newsletters, and service-related announcements
- Send promotional materials (only with your consent)
- Offer support and respond to inquiries
- Conduct internal research and service optimization
***Text Messaging
Consent: If you choose to provide your mobile number, you may receive periodic SMS messages related to program participation, reminders, or updates. By opting in, you agree to receive text messages from Raise Up Nation. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt at anytime by replying STOP to any message you receive. Standard carrier charges may apply.
We do not without approval knowing text any person who is under the age of 21.
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Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your information under the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Compliance with a legal obligation
- Our legitimate interests in improving our programs
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Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data in the following cases:
- With your consent (or your parent/guardian’s, if under 18)
- With service providers who support our operations (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools)
- When legally required (e.g., to comply with a court order or to protect our legal rights)
All third-party partners are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
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Data Security
We employ physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. These include SSL encryption, secure databases, and limited access to data by authorized personnel only.
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
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Parental Consent and Youth Privacy
We require verifiable parental or guardian consent before collecting data from individuals aged 14 to 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 14. If we become aware of such data being collected without proper consent, it will be deleted promptly.
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Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your data (unless retention is legally required)
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To make any of these requests, please contact us at: https://raiseupnation.org/contact
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve user experience and gather website analytics. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
For more information, see our Cookie Policy [link to your cookie policy if available].
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Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to other websites or services not controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
📬 Raise Up Nation, Inc.
🌐 https://raiseupnation.org/contact
Updated: April 1, 2025