Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

USA Web School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. We believe your personal data belongs to you, not to advertisers or data brokers. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Privacy-First Approach

We have intentionally designed our website with your privacy as a priority:

  • No third-party tracking: We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising trackers
  • No data sales: We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information
  • No behavioral profiling: We do not build profiles of your browsing behavior
  • No fingerprinting: We do not use device fingerprinting techniques
  • Local spam protection: Our forms use built-in protection methods that keep all data on our servers

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to operate our programs and communicate with supporters.

Information You Provide

  • Contact information (name, email, phone) when you donate, volunteer, or contact us
  • Payment information processed securely through Stripe (we never store full credit card numbers)
  • Volunteer applications and preferences
  • Newsletter subscription preferences
  • Account information if you create a user account

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and browser information for security purposes
  • Session data for website functionality

Note: We do not use third-party tracking cookies or analytics services like Google Analytics.

How We Use Your Information

  • Process donations and send tax receipts
  • Communicate about programs and volunteer opportunities
  • Send newsletters (only with your consent)
  • Send SMS messages (only with your explicit consent)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal requirements

SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number and consent to SMS messaging:

  • You will receive approximately 2-4 messages per month about programs, events, and opportunities
  • Message and data rates may apply
  • You can opt out at any time by replying STOP or visiting our unsubscribe page
  • Reply HELP for assistance

For complete SMS terms, see our SMS Terms of Service.

Cookies

We use only essential first-party cookies for website functionality:

  • Session cookies for login and form security
  • "Remember Me" cookies (only if you opt-in)
  • CSRF protection tokens

We do not use third-party tracking cookies. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

Information Sharing

We never sell or rent your information. We share data only with:

  • Payment processors (Stripe) for donation processing
  • Email service providers for newsletters
  • SMS providers (Twilio) for text messages (with consent)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

Data Security

We protect your information with:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure password hashing
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular security reviews

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent at any time

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional privacy rights under the CCPA. For details, see our California Privacy Rights Notice.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

We take special precautions to protect children's privacy. Students cannot self-register; accounts must be created by parents, guardians, or school administrators. For details, see our Children's Privacy Notice.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Contact us:

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