Effective Date: June 1st, 2024

Opportunity For a Better Life is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, and participants in our programs. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By interacting with our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

• Information You Provide Directly: When you interact with our website or services, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
• Program Participation: We collect information from individuals who participate in our employment assistance programs, including but not limited to your employment history, educational background, and criminal record (as necessary for job placement).
• Donations: When you make a donation, we may collect your payment information, such as credit card details, billing address, and contact information.
• Automatically Collected Information: Our website may collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage data through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• Program Delivery: To provide services related to job training and placement for recently incarcerated individuals.
• Donations: To process donations and send donation receipts or acknowledgments.
• Communication: To send you updates about our programs, events, and fundraising efforts.
• Grant Reporting: For tracking and reporting purposes to our grant funders, though individual identities will be anonymized in all grant reports.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers to process payments or manage our databases.
• Partner Employers: With your explicit consent, we may share your information with potential employers for job placement purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe such action is necessary to protect and defend the rights or safety of our nonprofit, our clients, or the public.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal data we have collected about you.
• Request corrections or updates to your information.
• Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.