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Privacy Policy

Last updated October 26, 2026

Privacy Policy

Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood Inc. (“Achieve,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you visit our website at achievefoundation.org (the “Site”) or interact with us through other means, such as donations, events, grant applications, volunteer sign-ups, and email. When you share personal information with us, we will handle it as described in this policy. If you have questions, or would prefer that we not use your information in a particular way, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information You Provide: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, donation information, or other details you voluntarily submit through forms, event registrations, grant or program applications, volunteer sign-ups, or donations.
  • Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Other Information: Any other information you choose to provide in communications with us.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • When you fill out forms on our website (e.g., contact, newsletter signup, donation, event registration, and grant application forms).
  • Through cookies and similar tracking technologies that collect usage and analytics data.
  • When you communicate with us via email or other channels.
  • When you attend our events, where we may take photographs or video (see “Event Photography” below).
  • When you interact with us on social media.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations and send donation acknowledgments and tax receipts.
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information.
  • Send newsletters, updates, and event information; you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us.
  • Administer our programs, events, grants, and volunteer activities.
  • Recognize donors in our publications, as described below.
  • Improve our website and services through analytics.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Donor Recognition

We may recognize donors by name in our annual report, event programs, website, or other materials. If you would like your gift to remain anonymous, please tell us when you donate or contact us at director@achievefoundation.org.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information, and we do not share it with other organizations for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information:

  • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities. These providers may use your information only to perform services for us.
  • As required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Achieve, our community, or others.
  • With your consent or at your direction.

Donations and Payment Information

Online donations are processed by our payment processor, e.g., PayPal, Stripe, or Givebutter, which handles your payment card information under its own privacy policy and security standards. Achieve does not receive or store your full payment card number. We keep records of donations (such as your name, gift amount, and date) as needed for acknowledgments and as required for tax and accounting purposes.

5. Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Other Aggregate Information

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and improve our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across the Services, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms page. 

Social Media

We maintain a social media presence, such as a Facebook page, an Instagram page, a LinkedIn page, and a YouTube channel. You can interact with us through social media, such as by posting content and sharing material from our Site. When you interact with us using social media, we may receive information such as your user ID, your profile picture, photos you post, and similar information, which is often determined by your privacy settings at social media sites. We may use the information for the same types of purposes we describe throughout this Privacy Policy. Your use of social media sites is governed by the site operators’ privacy policies and terms of service, and the information you share with us and with others is largely controlled by the privacy settings you have established at those sites.

Event Photography

We may take photographs and video at Achieve events and use them in our newsletters, website, social media, and other materials. If you prefer not to be photographed, or would like an image of you or your child removed, please let event staff know or contact us at director@achievefoundation.org.

Third-party websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at director@achievefoundation.org and we will delete it. When our programs involve students, we collect information through parents, guardians, or schools rather than directly from children.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or longer where required by law (for example, donation records kept for tax purposes). When information is no longer needed, we delete it or make it anonymous.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
  • Requesting corrections or deletions.
  • Opting out of receiving marketing communications (every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link).
  • Withdrawing consent where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at director@achievefoundation.org or by mail or phone using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding, and we will respond within 45 days.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood Inc.
P.O. Box 1084
Maplewood, NJ 07040
973-762-5600
director@achievefoundation.org