DEVELOPING RESILIENCE
IN THE FACE OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION

PRIVACY POLICY

INTRODUCTION
KidsMates Inc. (“KidsMates,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.kidsmates.org, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Site.

 

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason, without prior notice. All changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Site, and the “Last Updated” date at the end of this Policy will reflect the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acknowledgment of, and agreement to, the revised Privacy Policy.

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INTENDED AUDIENCE
This Site is intended for use by adults. All visitors are presumed to be adults. KidsMates does not knowingly collect, maintain, or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the details below. Children: Please obtain your parent’s or guardian’s permission before sending any personal information about yourself over the Internet to us or to anyone else. Parents: We encourage you to speak with your children about safe and responsible use of their personal information online.

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COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including the following:

1. Automatically Collected Information: When you access the Site, our servers automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, referring website addresses, and interaction details such as pages viewed and links clicked. If you access the Site from a mobile device, we may collect device information (model and manufacturer), device identifiers, and location data (where permitted by your device settings).

2. Information You Voluntarily Provide: We may also collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and demographic information (e.g., age, gender, hometown), as well as information submitted through forms, surveys, or other correspondence.

3. Payment and Donation Information: When you make a donation, we may collect limited financial data, such as payment method and transaction details (e.g., card type, expiration date). We store only the minimum amount of financial information necessary to process your donation. All sensitive payment information is collected and processed securely by our third-party payment processor, and you are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly with questions.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and improve Site functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect certain features of the Site.

 

USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes: to communicate with you regarding updates, inquiries, or information you request; to manage and process donations and acknowledgments; to send information directly related to KidsMates Inc. and its mission; to compile anonymous statistical data and analytics for internal use; and to monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activity to improve user experience. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data only when required by law, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of KidsMates Inc. and its users.

 

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Accordingly, while we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot ensure or warrant the absolute security of any information you transmit to us.

 

COPYRIGHT POLICY
KidsMates Inc. permits the limited use of content posted on the Site for educational, informational, or non-commercial purposes, provided that the content is not altered in any way and proper credit is given to KidsMates Inc. Requests for permission to reproduce or distribute materials beyond fair use should be submitted in writing to the contact information below. The KidsMates logo and related trademarks may only be used by individuals formally authorized or affiliated with KidsMates Inc.

 

CONTACT US
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
KidsMates Inc.
21218 St. Andrews Blvd #720
Boca Raton, FL 33433
info@kidsmates.org

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PRIVACY POLICY LAST UPDATED: NOVEMBER 1, 2025