Privacy Notice

Last updated: 2026

This notice describes how Root & Rise Community Development Project, Inc. (“Root & Rise,” “we,” “us”) handles information collected through this website. It applies to https://www.rootandriseproject.org and does not apply to information collected offline or through other means.

Information We Collect

When you submit a form on this site — for example, the contact or get involved forms — we receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, and message. We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information through this website.

How We Use Information

Information submitted through this site is used solely to respond to your inquiry and to understand how people would like to be involved with Root & Rise. We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Cookies & Analytics

This site may use basic, privacy-respecting analytics to understand overall traffic patterns and improve the site. Any such tools will be disclosed here as they are put in place.

Third-Party Links

This site may link to third-party websites, including donation processors once configured. Root & Rise is not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

Data Retention & Security

We retain information submitted through forms only as long as needed to respond to and follow up on inquiries, and we take reasonable steps to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for parents, guardians, partners, and members of the public, not for direct use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice from time to time as the organization and website grow. Changes will be posted on this page.

Contact

Questions about this notice can be sent through our Contact page.