At Eastside Learning Center, we are deeply committed to our mission of fostering education and community growth. We recognize and respect the importance of privacy for everyone who supports and interacts with our center. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your information. Be assured that Eastside Learning Center adheres to the highest standards in safeguarding your personal data. We want you to feel confident that any information you share with us, whether through our website or social media platforms, is handled with utmost care and confidentiality. We do not sell, trade, or share your information with any third parties for purposes outside of Eastside Learning Center’s operational needs, reporting, and data tracking to improve our services and outreach.
How Your Information Is Used
Eastside Learning Center utilizes the information you provide to enhance your experience and keep you informed about our initiatives. Specifically, your email and contact details collected through our website, donation forms, GiveMN, and MailChimp may be used to send you updates about our programs, services, and upcoming events. We believe in keeping our community engaged and informed about the positive impact of Eastside Learning Center.
Furthermore, we may use email addresses that you provide to us for outreach purposes, such as our “Recruit a Tutor” program. This is done with the sole purpose of expanding our network of supporters and raising awareness about the vital programs and services offered by Eastside Learning Center.
For our valued donors, it’s important to note that the IRS requires us to maintain donor contact information for contribution tracking and reporting. This information is kept strictly confidential, is not publicly accessible, and is never published. We publicly acknowledge our donors in Eastside Learning Center communication materials and media, unless a donor explicitly requests anonymity. We deeply respect and honor donor preferences regarding public recognition.
Information Collection Methods
We collect information in a few ways, always with transparency and respect for your privacy:
-
Voluntary Information: We collect information that you willingly provide to us. This occurs when you complete a volunteer application, make an online donation, or subscribe to our newsletter. This information may include details such as your name, postal address, email address, and phone number – essentially, the information you input into our forms. When you donate through our GiveMN page, you may be prompted to provide credit card information, which is securely processed through GiveMN’s platform.
-
Automatic Information: When you visit the Eastside Learning Center website, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information such as your IP address and domain name. Like many websites, we may also use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide specific functionalities on our site. Cookies are small files that websites send to your browser, which are then stored on your computer’s hard drive. You have the ability to manage cookies through your browser settings, allowing you to reject cookies automatically or accept them selectively. It’s important to emphasize that this automatically collected information is not used to personally identify you.
Users are prohibited from altering, adding to, or substituting any content on our website to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the information presented about Eastside Learning Center.
External Links and Security
Our website and affiliated social media may contain links to external websites. Please be aware that Eastside Learning Center is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. These links are provided for informational purposes and do not necessarily imply an endorsement of the content found on those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Eastside Learning Center employs industry-standard security measures to ensure the security of our website and protect your information. However, it’s important to remember that no online platform can guarantee absolute security. We also cannot guarantee that our server or linked websites are entirely free from viruses. We continuously strive to maintain a safe online environment for all users.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to be removed from our email or postal contact lists, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by email at [email protected] or by mail at:
East Side Learning Center
P.O Box 6703
St. Paul, MN 55106
We value your trust and are dedicated to protecting your privacy at Eastside Learning Center.
