Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 7, 2025

At Educación for Everybody (E4E), your privacy matters to us. We are a California-based nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to college, entrepreneurship, and mentorship for first-generation and underserved students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you engage with our programs, website, events, and communications.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in a few ways to better serve our students, mentors, partners, and donors:

Information you provide directly:

  • Contact details (name, email, phone, address)

  • Program or volunteer applications

  • Donations, sponsorships, and event registrations

  • Survey responses and feedback

  • Communication preferences (email or SMS)

Information collected automatically:

  • Website analytics such as IP address, pages visited, and device type

  • Email engagement (when you open or click a message)

  • Cookies for site functionality and performance

Information from third parties:

  • Partner organizations or schools that refer participants

  • Donation platforms or payment processors (we never store credit card numbers)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate and improve our programs, events, and website

  • Communicate updates, opportunities, and impact stories

  • Process donations and send receipts

  • Match students with mentors or resources

  • Measure outcomes and report to funders

  • Comply with legal and grant requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Donor Privacy

We respect our donors’ right to privacy.
E4E does not sell, share, or trade donor personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to donors on behalf of other organizations.
Donation information is used only for processing gifts, issuing receipts, and maintaining accurate records.

4. How We Share Information

We may share limited data only when necessary:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email systems, website hosting) who are bound by confidentiality

  • With partner organizations helping deliver student programs or mentorships (with consent)

  • When required by law or for compliance purposes

We never sell or exchange your personal data with outside parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Understand visitor activity and improve the user experience

  • Track campaign effectiveness (such as newsletter sign-ups)

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly.

6. Children and Youth Privacy

E4E serves high school and college students, including minors under 18.
We collect limited personal information only with parental or guardian consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and California law. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from minors without consent.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of receiving emails, texts, or mail

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • Request a copy of your data or restrict its use

To make a request, email us at info@ed4everybody.org.
We will verify your identity before fulfilling any request.

8. Data Security

We take data security seriously.
All personal information is stored on secure systems with encryption and limited access. Online donations are processed through PCI-compliant platforms.

Despite our best efforts, no system is 100% secure. We encourage all users to use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive information through unencrypted channels.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to partner or sponsor sites.
E4E is not responsible for the privacy practices of other organizations. We encourage you to review their policies when you visit their sites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or laws. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the latest version.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:

Educación for Everybody (E4E)
Email: info@ed4everybody.org
Website: ed4everybody.org