Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 11/6/2025
1. Introduction
The Academy for Youth Empowerment ("AFYE," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Your Website URL] or participate in our programs and services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the practices described herein.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
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Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
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Demographic Information: Age, date of birth, gender, school information
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Program Information: Application data, participation records, emergency contact information
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Financial Information: Payment information for program fees (processed through secure third-party processors)
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data through cookies and similar technologies
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
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Providing and managing our youth empowerment programs
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Processing applications and registrations
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Communicating about programs, events, and updates
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Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
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Processing payments and donations
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Complying with legal obligations
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Improving our website and services
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Ensuring the safety and security of our participants
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
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Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our programs
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Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
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Program Partners: With your consent, for specific program activities or collaborations
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Emergency Situations: With medical personnel or emergency services when necessary
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting children's privacy. For participants under 13 years of age, we:
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Require parental consent for information collection
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Limit personal information collection to what is necessary for program participation
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Allow parents to review, update, or delete their child's information
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
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Accessing and reviewing your information
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Correcting inaccurate information
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Requesting deletion of your information
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Opting out of communications
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Restricting certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated revision date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Academy for Youth Empowerment
4466 Elvis Presley Blvd., Suite 157
Memphis, TN 38116
901.396-1150
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law principles.