📜 S.T.A.R. Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 28, 2025
Students Taking Action and Rising (S.T.A.R.) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of our website visitors, supporters, and program participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our websites (TriadSTAR.org, STARathletes.info, StarAthlete.me) or interact with us in other ways.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
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Donation Information: Billing address, donation amount, payment details (handled securely via third-party processors like PayPal or Stripe).
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Volunteer/Event Registration Information: Name, interests, background, emergency contacts.
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Communication Preferences: Newsletter signup or event RSVP preferences.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information about your device and usage patterns through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Process donations, volunteer applications, and event registrations.
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Send you confirmation messages, newsletters, and event updates.
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Provide information about our programs, fundraising campaigns, and events.
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Maintain internal records for compliance, reporting, and auditing.
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Analyze website usage to improve user experience.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our website, process donations, or send communications (e.g., email service providers).
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Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights of others.
All third-party providers are required to protect your data and only use it for specified purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies may collect:
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Browser type and settings
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Device type
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Pages visited and time spent
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Links clicked
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies.
Learn more by reading our [Cookie Policy] (optional link if you have a separate cookie policy).
5. Protecting Your Information
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request corrections or updates.
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Request the deletion of your personal information.
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Opt out of marketing communications at any time (unsubscribe links are included in our emails).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@starathletes.org.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your rights, please contact:
Students Taking Action and Rising (S.T.A.R.)
4030 Wake Forest Road, Ste. 349
Raleigh, NC 27609
Email: info@starathletes.org