Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08.08.2025
Protecting Our Students, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects the privacy of our donors, partners, schools, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our organization, our website, protectingourstudents.org, and related services.
By using our website or providing information to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)
B. Non-Personal Information
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Browser type and device information
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IP address and location data
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Pages viewed and time spent on our site
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Cookies and analytics data
C. Donor Information
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Donation amount, frequency, and method
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Any notes or messages provided with donations
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information:
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Directly from you (e.g., donation forms, email sign-ups, event registrations)
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Automatically through cookies and analytics tools
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From third-party service providers (e.g., Stripe for payment processing, Zoho CRM)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process and acknowledge donations
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Provide receipts and tax documentation
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Communicate updates, safety alerts, and program information
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Improve our website and outreach efforts
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Comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:
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Service providers that assist in operations (e.g., payment processors, email marketing tools, CRM systems)
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Law enforcement or regulatory agencies, if required by law
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School safety partners, but only in an aggregated, non-identifiable form
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of our site may not function properly.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and maintain accurate donation records.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and restricted access. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such a collection, we will promptly delete the information.
9. Donor Privacy Commitment
We value our donors’ trust and promise:
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We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
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We will not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.
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We will honor any request to be removed from mailing lists.
10. Your Rights and Choices
You may request to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Correct inaccurate information
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Opt-out of communications
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Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and operational requirements)
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Protecting Our Students, Inc.
13612 Mason Oaks Ln.
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Email: robert@protectingourstudents.org
Phone: (636) 254-9193