Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 4, 2026
Last Updated: November 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Teach to Transform ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, www.teachtotransform.org, communicate with us, make a donation, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with our organization.

By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide:

Your name
Email address
Mailing address
Telephone number
Donation information
Information submitted through contact forms
Information you provide when requesting information about our programs, ministry, or partnership opportunities
Other information you voluntarily share with us

Donation Information

If you make an online donation, certain personal and payment information may be collected to process your contribution. Online donations may be processed through third-party payment providers.

Teach to Transform does not intend to store complete payment card information on its own website servers. Please review the applicable payment provider's privacy policy for information about its handling of payment data.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system information
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Referring website or source
General website usage and interaction information

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies, depending on the services enabled on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries.
Process and acknowledge charitable donations.
Provide information about our mission, programs, and ministry activities.
Communicate organizational news, updates, and opportunities to participate.
Maintain relationships with donors, ministry partners, volunteers, and supporters.
Improve website functionality and visitor experience.
Monitor website performance and security.
Meet applicable legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
Protect our organization, visitors, and other individuals from fraud or misuse.

We will use personal information for purposes consistent with the reason it was provided, subject to applicable law.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers that help operate our website, process donations, manage communications, provide hosting, or perform analytics.
Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by law, legal process, or a valid governmental request.
Safety and Security: When necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, or the safety of others.
Organizational Operations: When necessary to carry out our charitable and ministry activities, consistent with the purposes for which information was provided and applicable privacy requirements.
Third-party providers may have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor activity, and enhance the user experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognize returning visitors and remember certain preferences.

You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Where required by law, we will provide appropriate choices regarding nonessential cookies and tracking technologies.

6. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, donation platforms, social media platforms, and other external resources.

These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. Teach to Transform is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through our website.

8. How Long We Retain Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain organizational records, process donations, meet legal and financial obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

9. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and organizational recordkeeping requirements.
Opt out of certain marketing or promotional communications.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Request information about certain disclosures of your personal information.

To exercise an applicable privacy right, please contact us using the information provided below.

Email and Communication Preferences

If you receive organizational emails from us, you may unsubscribe using the link included in those messages or contact us directly.

Please note that we may continue to send necessary communications relating to donations, transactions, or other organizational matters.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected online from a child under 13 without legally required parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to address the situation.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information through our website may contact us to request review or deletion, subject to applicable legal requirements.

11. International Visitors

Teach to Transform works with ministry partners around the world. Visitors to our website may access it from countries outside the United States.

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate, subject to applicable privacy laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, website services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

When updates are made, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Teach to Transform
PO Box 43233
Louisville, KY 40243
Phone: (502) 276-6087
Website: https://www.teachtotransform.org/

Please include "Privacy Policy Inquiry" in your correspondence.

Teach to Transform is committed to treating the information entrusted to us with care, integrity, and respect.