Last Updated: April 19, 2025

Introduction

Nova Umbra Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and use our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at novaumbra.org and any related services, features, or content offered by us (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Complete forms on our website
• Apply to volunteer with us
• Make donations
• Submit comments or content
• Contact us with inquiries

This information may include:

• Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address)
• Demographic information
• Information about your interests and experiences with issues relevant to LGBTQ+ youth
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the Services. This information may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information
• Usage data (such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked)
• Referral source

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and to maintain certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. We use these technologies to improve the quality of our website and the services we render.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Services.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Process donations and volunteer applications
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as payment processors, when implemented)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect and defend our rights and property
• With your consent or at your direction

Data Security

We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Services.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under age 13, please contact us at the email address listed below so that we may delete the information.

While we provide services to youth ages 13-25, we take additional precautions with information from minors (individuals under 18).

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this Privacy Policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting the personal information we collect.

Contact Information

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

Nova Umbra Foundation
[email protected]
+1 (778) 214-4396

Note About Third-Party Services and Payment Processing

[Note to site owner: Update this section when payment processing is implemented]

In the future, we may use third-party services, including payment processors, to facilitate donations and other transactions. When these services are implemented, we will update this Privacy Policy to reflect how information is shared with these third parties and what measures are in place to protect your information when using these services.