Privacy Policy for The Puddle Project

Welcome to The Puddle Project. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other identifying information you provide when you fill out forms on our website or contact us.

Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the date and time of access.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your browsing activities over time and across different websites or online services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision: To provide, manage, and improve our services, including mentorship programs, workshops, and educational resources.

Communication: To communicate with you about our programs, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.

Marketing and Outreach: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials, where you have opted to receive them.

Analytics and Research: To analyze trends and improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect the rights, property, or safety of The Puddle Project, our users, and others.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email distribution, and website analytics.

Affiliates and Partners: Organizations that collaborate with us to offer services or events, provided you have consented to such sharing.

Legal and Safety Reasons: To comply with legal processes, respond to subpoenas, or protect the safety and rights of our organization and users.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information by contacting us directly.

Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us.

Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

6. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Puddle Project

P.O. Box 418

Flossmoor, IL 60422

Email:

[email protected]

Phone: (708) 309-6383

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.