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Privacy Policy

This policy explains what information Ascend Youth Initiative collects, how we use it, and the safeguards we apply — with special provisions for youth and minors.

1. Information we collect

We may collect contact details (such as name, email, and phone number) submitted through forms, program registration information, and — with consent — photographs, video, or audio from programs and events. We collect only what is needed to operate our programs and communicate with you.

2. How we use information

Information is used to respond to inquiries, register and administer program participation, coordinate volunteers and partners, and share updates you have asked to receive. We do not sell personal information.

3. Youth and minors

Because our programs serve young people ages 16–26, we take special care with information about minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 without a parent or legal guardian's consent. Parents and guardians may review, correct, or request deletion of a minor's information at any time by contacting us.

4. Media releases

Photographs, video, or audio featuring participants are used only where a signed media/photo release is in place — for minors, signed by a parent or legal guardian. You may withdraw consent for future use by notifying us in writing.

5. Sharing

We share personal information only as needed to deliver programs (for example with facilitators or host partners), when required by law, or with your consent. We do not share information for third-party marketing.

6. Data security and retention

We use reasonable safeguards to protect personal information and keep it only as long as needed for program, legal, or record-keeping purposes. [PLACEHOLDER: specific retention periods to be confirmed.]

7. Your choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, and you may opt out of communications at any time by contacting us.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be posted on this page.

9. Contact

Privacy questions and requests can be sent via our Contact page. info@ascendyouthinitiative.com