Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 28, 2026

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

The BrightRise Foundation We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, volunteers, parents, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our tutoring programs.

Information We Collect

Because we provide educational and tutoring services, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, grade level, and academic background provided when registering for tutoring or signing up as a volunteer.
Parent/Guardian Information: For students under the age of 18, we collect parent or guardian contact information and consent.
Usage & Technical Data: Basic log data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited on our site to ensure proper website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Pair students with qualified tutors and facilitate tutoring sessions.
Communicate updates, session reminders, and organizational news.
Process volunteer applications.
Maintain, protect, and improve our website and service offerings.

Data Retention: We retain student and volunteer data only as long as necessary to provide our tutoring services or as required by law, after which it is securely deleted.

Student & Children's Privacy

The BrightRise Foundation takes student safety and privacy very seriously. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent (which is obtained via our mandatory signed Parental Consent form during registration). All communications regarding tutoring for minors must involve or be approved by a parent or guardian.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party tools used to operate our organization (e.g., website hosting, scheduling systems, or video conferencing platforms).
Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process to protect the rights, safety, or property of BrightRise Foundation or others.

California "Do Not Track" Disclosures

Under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we are required to disclose how our website responds to "Do Not Track" signals. Currently, our website does not respond to or honor "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals transmitted by web browsers.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You may request to review, update, or delete your or your child's personal information at any time by contacting us at contact@brightrisefoundation.com

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

BrightRise Foundation

Email: contact@brightrise.foundation

Website: https://brightrise.foundation