Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 18, 2026

1. Overview

New Connections of Kalamazoo After School Skilled Trades Program (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Names of students and parents/guardians
  • Email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses
  • Emergency contact information
  • School, grade level, and relevant student details
  • Any additional information provided through enrollment forms or communications

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and general website usage data

Optional Information

  • Survey responses, feedback, or program evaluations
  • Photos or media (only with appropriate consent, where applicable)

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and manage program enrollment
  • Communicate with students, parents/guardians, and participants
  • Provide program services and support student participation
  • Maintain safety and respond to emergencies
  • Improve our website, services, and programming
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We only use personal information for purposes reasonably related to our program.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information in limited circumstances:

  • With staff, instructors, and volunteers who need it to operate the program
  • With service providers who help us run our website or manage communications (e.g., email platforms), under confidentiality obligations
  • With school partners or community organizations when necessary for program coordination
  • When required by law, legal process, or to protect the safety and rights of participants or others

5. Children’s Privacy

Our program serves minors, and we take additional care to protect their information.

  • We collect student information only with parent or guardian involvement and consent
  • Parents/guardians have the right to review, update, or request deletion of their child’s personal information
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent

To make a request regarding a child’s information, please contact us using the details below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Understand how visitors use our site

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill program purposes
  • Maintain required records
  • Comply with legal obligations

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you or your child
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites or use third-party tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external services.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our website or services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

info@nckzoo.org
855-462-5966
1700 N. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo, MI