Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
Introduction
The Roots Initiative ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, therootsinitiative.org, or participate in our programs.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
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Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when signing up for a newsletter or contacting us).
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Donation Information: Payment details processed through our secure third-party processors (we do not store full credit card numbers).
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Program Data: Information provided during registration for youth programs or the Black Excellence Ball.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to:
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Provide and improve our youth empowerment programs.
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Process donations and provide tax receipts.
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Send updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (which you can opt out of at any time).
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Ensure the security and integrity of our website.
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers (like Wix for website hosting or payment processors) strictly to perform their services for us. We may also disclose information if required by law.
Protection of Minors
As an organization focused on youth, we take the privacy of minors seriously. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn we have collected such info without consent, we will delete it immediately.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request the correction or deletion of your data.
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Object to certain processing activities.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at: Email: info@therootsinitiative.org Address: 11030 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL 60643