Privacy Policy

The OWN Project (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (“Site”) or engage with our nonprofit programs, services, or communications.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information You Provide

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Donation information

  • Information submitted through forms or applications

We collect this information when you donate, contact us, subscribe to emails, apply for a scholarship, express interest in partnering, or participate in our programs.

2. Non-Identifying Information

This includes:

  • Demographic information

  • Website usage data

  • Pages viewed, referral sources, IP addresses

  • Browser type and operating system

We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Site.

3. Automatically Collected Data

Our Site may use cookies, log files, and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Process donations and provide receipts

  • Communicate updates, newsletters, and fundraising opportunities

  • Evaluate scholarship applications

  • Improve our Site and services

  • Analyze usage trends

  • Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity

  • Meet legal, financial, or reporting obligations

  • Support nonprofit operations and programming

We do not sell your personal information.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., donation processing platforms, email marketing tools)

  • Partner clinics providing services under The OWN Project

  • Legal authorities, if required by law

  • Successor organizations in the event of restructuring or merger

Service providers are required to keep your information confidential.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide. However, no method of internet transmission or data storage is 100% secure. You use the Site at your own risk.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

For requests, contact hello@theownproject.com.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Children Under 18

Our Site and programs are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.