Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through sgstarz.org and SGSTARZ online forms and services, as applicable.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you complete an application, registration form, pledge, contact form, or other form available through or linked from our website.

Depending on the form, program, or service, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, information about a parent or guardian, information needed for program participation, and other information you choose to provide.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Information submitted through our website may be used to:

• Respond to questions or requests for information
• Process program applications and registrations
• Communicate with participants, parents, guardians, and community members
• Coordinate SGSTARZ programs, events, and services
• Maintain appropriate program and administrative records
• Improve our website, programs, and community outreach
• Meet applicable grant, contractual, legal, or reporting requirements

CHILDREN & YOUTH

SGSTARZ provides programs and services that serve children, youth, and families. When information about a minor is required for participation in an SGSTARZ program, we may request information from a parent, legal guardian, or other authorized adult as appropriate.

Information collected for youth programming may be used for legitimate program, communication, safety, administrative, evaluation, or reporting purposes.

COOKIES & WEBSITE DATA

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies that help the website operate properly, remember certain preferences, maintain security, and understand how visitors use the site. Some cookies may be created by WordPress or by services incorporated into the website. You may be able to control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some portions of the website function.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to websites operated by community partners, government agencies, social media platforms, funders, or other organizations. SGSTARZ is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by third parties. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of websites they visit.

HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

Information may be shared with authorized staff, contractors, program partners, service providers, or funding and oversight organizations when reasonably necessary to administer programs, provide requested services, meet reporting requirements, maintain the website, or comply with applicable legal obligations. We seek to limit information shared to what is reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.

DATA SECURITY

SGSTARZ takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information submitted through our website. However, no website, email system, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should use appropriate care when submitting information online.

HOW LONG WE RETAIN INFORMATION

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide programs and services, maintain organizational and program records, meet grant or contractual requirements, satisfy applicable legal obligations, and support legitimate organizational purposes. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the program through which it was collected.

YOUR CHOICES

You may contact SGSTARZ if you have questions about personal information you have submitted through our website or would like to request that information be corrected or deleted. Certain records may need to be retained when required for administrative, contractual, funding, legal, or other legitimate organizational purposes.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

SGSTARZ may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, programs, technology, or practices. When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.