Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Her Climb (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all individuals who interact with our website, programs, and services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Information We Collect

(1) Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:

Apply to participate in our programs
Make a donation
Sign up for newsletters or updates
Contact us via email or forms on our website

Examples of information collected include: name, email address, mailing address, phone number, date of birth, school information, payment information, and emergency contact details for students.

(2) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information about your device and usage, including:

IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Clicks and interactions on our site

This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes including:

Administering student applications, enrollment, and programming
Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
Communicating updates, newsletters, and events
Improving our website and user experience
Conducting internal research, reporting, and program evaluation
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Sharing Information

We may share personal information:

With service providers that support our operations, such as payment processors, email platforms, or cloud storage providers
With professional advisors or auditors when legally required
If required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Her Climb or others
In aggregated or anonymized form for research, reporting, or marketing purposes

All third-party providers are required to maintain confidentiality and use the information only for the services provided.

Security

Her Climb implements reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information. While we take these measures seriously, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Retention

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

Accessing the personal information we hold about you
Requesting corrections or updates
Opting out of communications or marketing emails
Requesting deletion of personal information (subject to legal obligations)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info[at]herclimb[dot]org.

Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enhance website functionality
Analyze website traffic
Improve user experience

You can manage cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect website performance.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Her Climb is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Her Climb programs serve minors, and we require parental or guardian consent for information collection. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without consent outside of program registration.

Changes to This Policy

Her Climb may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your information can be directed to: info[at]herclimb[dot]org.