Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

ScreenStrong (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (screenstrong.org), use our educational programs, enroll in courses, participate in events, or interact with our community (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, mailing address, phone number

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

  • Account login credentials (if applicable)

  • Information submitted when you register for courses, workshops, memberships, or events

  • Messages, emails, or feedback you send us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and browser type

  • Device information and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

1.3 Sensitive Information
ScreenStrong does not request or intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as medical records, government ID numbers, or financial account details outside of payment processing).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our educational programs and resources

  • Process registrations, donations, and payments

  • Communicate with you about events, updates, or opportunities

  • Send newsletters, program updates, or educational content (if you opt in)

  • Manage memberships and volunteer participation

  • Ensure website functionality, security, and analytics

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us process payments, host courses, send communications, or manage our website.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request.

  • Organizational Needs: If ScreenStrong undergoes a merger, restructuring, or transfer of assets.

  • Consent: With your consent, for example, if you request to be connected with a partner organization.

4. Children’s Privacy

ScreenStrong’s Services are designed primarily for parents, educators, and adults.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

  • If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

  • Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activity.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

6. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website usage, and deliver relevant content.

  • You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Services may not function properly.

8. Your Choices

  • Email Communication: You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the link provided in the message.

  • Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us (see Section 11).

  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of certain data uses (e.g., analytics or tracking) by adjusting browser or device settings.

9. North Carolina & U.S. Privacy Rights

  • North Carolina does not currently have a comprehensive privacy law like California (CCPA), but ScreenStrong follows generally accepted U.S. nonprofit privacy practices.

  • If you are located outside the United States (e.g., EU/UK), additional rights may apply under GDPR, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us for assistance.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Services after updates means you accept the revised Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

ScreenStrong
301 E. John St. Ste 163, Matthews NC, 28105
team@screenstrong.org