Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Urban Blooms Youth Services Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 3/31/2025

1. Introduction

Urban Blooms ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of participants, families, volunteers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our programs or visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Demographic information (age, gender, ethnicity - collected for program assessment and grant reporting purposes only)
• Emergency contact information
• Academic information and interests
• Medical information relevant to program participation (allergies, medications, etc.)
• Photos and videos of program activities (with appropriate consent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our mentorship programs
• To communicate with participants and families
• To improve our programs and services
• For grant reporting and funding purposes (in aggregate form)
• To ensure participant safety
• To share program updates, success stories, and upcoming opportunities

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share information with:

• Program partners directly involved in our mentorship activities
• Service providers who assist with program operations
• When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Protection of Minors

We take additional measures to protect information collected from participants under 18:

• We require parental/guardian consent before collecting personal information
• We limit the information collected to what is necessary for program participation
• We provide parents/guardians with the right to review, modify, and delete their child's information

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of communications
• Withdraw consent

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure data storage
• Staff training on privacy practices
• Limited access to personal information

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notice.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: urbanbloomsde.com
• Phone: 302-358-6528