🔒 PRIVACY POLICY

Inspire Excellence Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our organization, website, and programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.

By accessing our website or submitting information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you voluntarily provide it through our website, donation platform, forms, events, or communications:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Donation history or transaction details (processed securely through Zeffy)

  • Any additional information you choose to provide (such as messages, inquiries, or program interest)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

2. How We Use Personal Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries or requests for information

  • Provide updates regarding Inspire Excellence Academy programs, events, or initiatives

  • Send appointment or program reminders via SMS or email

  • Process donations and issue tax receipts

  • Maintain internal records required for nonprofit operations

  • Comply with legal, reporting, and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information with third parties.

3. Donation and Payment Information

All donation payments are processed securely through Zeffy, a third-party payment processor. Inspire Excellence Academy does not receive or store full credit card numbers or bank account information.

Zeffy may collect billing details as required to process your payment. Their privacy policy governs how they handle that information.

4. SMS/Text Messaging Policy

If you provide your mobile phone number, you may receive SMS/text messages related to Inspire Excellence Academy, including appointment or program reminders.

  • Message and data rates may apply

  • You may unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP

  • SMS messages are not used for third-party marketing

  • SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates

This language is required for compliance with U.S. telecom regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or exchange personal information with outside parties. Personal data may be shared only with:

  • Service providers who help us operate our website or donation platform

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

  • Internal personnel and authorized volunteers solely for mission-related purposes

All service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purpose for which it was provided.

6. Data Security

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

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Review the personal information we have on file

  • Update or correct your information

  • Opt out of communications

  • Request deletion of your personal data (unless legally required to retain it)

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@inspireexcellenceacademy.com.

8. Links to External Sites

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

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you may contact us at:

Inspire Excellence Academy
Email: info@inspireexcellenceacademy.com