Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Like Dat Youth Connections (“LDYC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, donate, apply for programs, or engage with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information in compliance with applicable county, state, and federal requirements.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Information submitted through contact forms, applications, or volunteer sign-ups
- Donation-related information (processed via third-party providers)
b. Sensitive Information
Some programs may collect limited sensitive information for eligibility or reporting purposes (e.g., age range, employment status, or program participation indicators). LDYC does not provide clinical services and does not intentionally collect medical or diagnostic information through the website.
c. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Pages visited and interaction data (via cookies or analytics tools)
2. How We Use Information
Information collected may be used to:
- Communicate with participants, volunteers, and supporters
- Process donations and acknowledgements
- Review applications and determine program eligibility
- Meet grant, contract, audit, and reporting obligations
- Improve website functionality and program delivery
When required by funders, information may be reported in aggregated or de-identified form.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information only:
- With service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) as necessary
- To comply with legal obligations or lawful government requests
- To meet grant or contract reporting requirements
- With consent of the individual, when applicable
All partners and vendors are expected to follow reasonable confidentiality and data protection practices.
4. Donations
Online donations are processed by third-party payment processors. LDYC does not store full credit or debit card numbers. Donation records are maintained for accounting, audit, and compliance purposes in accordance with nonprofit regulations.
5. Youth Privacy
LDYC is committed to protecting the privacy of youth participants. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. Program-specific consent forms may be required for youth participation.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of information, subject to recordkeeping requirements
Requests may be limited where retention is required by law, funding, or audit obligations.
9. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for program operations, legal compliance, grant requirements, and audit purposes.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:
Like Dat Youth Connections
info@likedatyouthconnections.org
7235 SE Foster Rd
Portland, OR 97206