Privacy Policy

Girl Collective, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mansfield, Texas (EIN: 41-4711740). We are committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website, donates, volunteers, or participates in our programs. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal identification information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when voluntarily submitted through our contact, volunteer, mentor, or mentee sign-up forms
• Donation information — payment details processed securely through Givebutter; we do not store credit card or banking information directly
• Guardian information — for minors (ages 10–17) registering as mentees, we collect parent or guardian contact information
• Website usage data — through standard analytics tools, we may collect non-personal data such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Communicate about Girl Collective programs, events, and volunteer opportunities
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our website forms
• Match mentors and mentees for our programming
• Send organizational newsletters or updates (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Improve our website and services

3. How We Share Your Information

Girl Collective, Inc. does not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — with trusted vendors (such as Givebutter for donation processing) who assist us in operating our organization and who agree to keep your information confidential
• Legal compliance — if required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• With your consent — in any other situation, only with your explicit permission

4. Protection of Minors

Girl Collective, Inc. serves girls ages 10–18. We take the privacy of minors seriously. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. All mentee registrations for participants under 18 require a parent or guardian to provide contact information and consent.

5. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with our site. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of our site may not function properly as a result.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media platforms or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Donor records are retained in accordance with IRS requirements for nonprofit organizations.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt out of receiving communications from us at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: