Effective Date: [August 20, 2026]
Last Updated: [August 20, 2026]

Generation of Purpose Academy (“GPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and retain information when you visit our website, join our interest list, contact us, enroll in a program, make a donation, or otherwise interact with GPA online.

Our programs are designed to support youth through academic excellence, financial literacy, leadership development, mentorship, and faith-based character formation. We encourage parents and guardians to review this Privacy Policy before submitting information on behalf of a child.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with GPA, we may collect the following information:

Contact Information

When you contact us through a contact form, email, or other communication method, we may collect your:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Organization or other information you voluntarily provide

• Message or inquiry

Interest List Information

If you join the GPA program interest list, we may collect:

• Parent/guardian name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Student’s general age or eligibility information, where necessary

• Program interests

• Other information voluntarily provided by the parent or guardian

Enrollment Information

If you proceed with enrollment, we may collect information reasonably necessary to administer the program, such as:

• Parent/guardian contact information

• Student name

• Age or date of birth

• School or educational information

• Emergency contact information

• Program-related information

• Other information required for participation, safety, or administration

GPA will seek to limit the information collected to what is reasonably necessary for the stated purpose.

Donation Information

If you make a donation through our website or a third-party donation platform, payment information may be collected and processed by the payment or donation service provider. GPA generally does not need to receive or store your complete payment card number.

Donation-related information may include:

• Donor name

• Email and contact information

• Donation amount

• Donation designation

• Transaction information

• Receipt information

Website Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website, including information such as:

• Pages visited

• Approximate location

• Browser and device information

• Referral source

• Date and time of visits

• Website interactions

Analytics information helps us improve website performance, content, accessibility, and user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Operate essential website functions

• Remember preferences

• Understand website usage

• Improve website performance

• Support analytics or other website services

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Depending on the tools used on this website, additional cookie controls may also be available.

GPA should update this section to identify the actual analytics, cookie, advertising, form, payment, and other services installed on the website.

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2. Why We Collect Information

GPA may use personal information to:

• Respond to questions and requests

• Provide information about GPA programs

• Manage the program interest list

• Process applications and enrollment

• Communicate with parents and guardians

• Provide educational and program services

• Maintain participant safety and appropriate program administration

• Process donations and issue receipts

• Improve our website and programs

• Understand website usage and performance

• Maintain website security

• Meet legal, regulatory, accounting, and administrative requirements

• Communicate important program or organizational updates

We will not use personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without appropriate notice or consent where required.

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3. Who May Process Your Information

Depending on the service being used, information may be processed by GPA and trusted service providers that support our operations.

These may include providers of:

• Website hosting

• Contact and enrollment forms

• Email communication

• Database or customer relationship management

• Payment processing

• Donation processing

• Website analytics

• Security and fraud prevention

• Cloud storage

• Other technology services

Where appropriate, GPA seeks to use service providers that maintain reasonable safeguards for personal information.

 

4. How Long We Retain Information

GPA retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including program administration, communications, accounting, legal obligations, safety, dispute resolution, and organizational recordkeeping.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information.

For example:

• Contact inquiries: generally retained only as long as reasonably necessary to respond and maintain appropriate records.

• Interest-list information: retained while the interest list is active and for a reasonable period afterward.

• Enrollment records: retained according to GPA’s program, administrative, safety, and legal recordkeeping requirements.

• Donation and financial records: retained according to applicable accounting, tax, and legal requirements.

• Analytics information: retained according to the settings and retention policies of the applicable analytics provider.

GPA may delete or anonymize information when it is no longer reasonably necessary, subject to legal and operational requirements.

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5. Children’s Privacy and Parent/Guardian Notice

GPA is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children and young people.

Because GPA provides youth-focused programs, parents and guardians are encouraged to complete online interest and enrollment forms on behalf of their children whenever possible.

GPA does not intentionally request that children under 13 provide personal information directly through public website forms unless the organization has implemented the procedures and safeguards required by applicable law.

If GPA operates an online service directed to children under 13, or becomes aware that it has collected personal information online from a child under 13, additional requirements may apply, including requirements under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If you believe that a child under 13 has submitted personal information to GPA without appropriate parental involvement, please contact us at:

Email: info@generationofpurposeacademy.org

GPA will review the request and take appropriate steps consistent with applicable law.

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6. Information Security

GPA takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.

However, no website, online transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We encourage users to exercise appropriate caution when submitting information online.

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7. Sharing of Personal Information

GPA does not sell personal information as part of its ordinary operations.

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

• Provide requested services

• Process donations or payments

• Operate our website

• Manage programs and enrollment

• Maintain security

• Comply with legal obligations

• Respond to lawful requests

• Protect the rights, safety, and property of GPA, participants, families, or others

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8. External Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including educational resources, social media platforms, donation services, payment providers, and partner organizations.

GPA is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external website before submitting personal information.

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9. Your Privacy Questions and Requests

If you have a question about this Privacy Policy or would like to request information regarding personal information held by GPA, please contact:

Generation of Purpose Academy
Email: info@generationofpurposeacademy.org

Depending on the nature of the request and applicable law, GPA may ask you to provide sufficient information to verify your identity or your authority to make a request on behalf of a child or another individual.

GPA will review and respond to privacy requests within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

GPA may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our programs, website, technology, service providers, or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may also be communicated through appropriate website notices or other communication methods.

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Website Terms of Use

Effective Date: [August 20, 2026]

By accessing or using the Generation of Purpose Academy website, you agree to use the website responsibly and in accordance with these Terms of Use.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use this website to:

• Violate applicable laws or regulations

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems

• Interfere with website operation or security

• Submit false or misleading information

• Upload malicious software or harmful content

• Abuse forms, communication tools, or other website features

Content Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, website content—including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, and other materials—is owned by or used with permission by Generation of Purpose Academy and may not be reproduced, distributed, or modified without appropriate authorization.

No Guarantee

GPA strives to provide accurate and current information but does not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, current, or error-free. Program availability, schedules, fees, eligibility requirements, and other details may change.

External Links

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience or informational purposes. GPA does not necessarily endorse or control those websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices.

Changes to the Website

GPA may modify, suspend, or discontinue portions of the website or its content at any time without prior notice.

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Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Generation of Purpose Academy is committed to providing a website and online experience that is accessible and welcoming to individuals with disabilities.

We strive to make our digital content easier to navigate, understand, and use for students, parents, guardians, volunteers, donors, and community members.

We are continually working to improve website accessibility and to identify and address potential barriers.

Report an Accessibility Barrier

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website or believe that content or functionality presents an accessibility barrier, please contact us:

Email: info@generationofpurposeacademy.org

Please include the webpage or feature you were attempting to access and, if possible, a description of the difficulty you experienced.

We will make reasonable efforts to review the issue and provide an appropriate response or alternative method of accessing the requested information.

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Donation, Refund & Recurring Giving Terms

Donations

Generation of Purpose Academy welcomes charitable support from individuals, families, businesses, and community partners.

Donations may be processed directly by GPA or through a third-party payment or donation platform.

Donation Receipts

Donors will receive a donation acknowledgment or receipt through the applicable donation system or according to GPA’s established procedures.

Recurring Donations

If recurring giving is available, donors may establish recurring contributions according to the options provided by the donation platform.

Donors may request cancellation of a recurring donation by contacting:

Email: info@generationofpurposeacademy.org

Cancellation requests should be submitted before the next scheduled transaction whenever possible.

Refunds

Donation refunds are handled according to GPA’s actual donation policy and the requirements of the payment or donation platform.

Donation refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis. To request a refund, please contact [info@generationofpurposeacademy.org] with the donation date, amount, and transaction information. GPA will review the request and communicate the outcome.

Designated Donations

If GPA permits donors to designate contributions for a particular program or purpose, GPA will make reasonable efforts to honor the donor’s designation consistent with applicable law and organizational policy.

If a designated purpose is unavailable, has been completed, or cannot reasonably be fulfilled, the donation may be used for a substantially similar purpose or handled according to GPA’s applicable donation policy and legal requirements.