Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 14, 2026

The Hope Center of North Mississippi (also known as The Hope Center, Inc. or The Hope Community Center of North Mississippi, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (“The Hope Center,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for events, inquire about mentoring or volunteering, make donations, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website or providing us with information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or submit personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information you voluntarily provide

Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Information submitted through contact forms, event registration, mentor/volunteer applications, or inquiries
Donation-related details (e.g., name and address for receipts; payment information is typically handled by third-party processors if online donations are available)
Any other information you choose to share (e.g., interests in mentoring, volunteering, or youth programs)

Automatically collected information

IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
Pages visited, time and date of visits, referring website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, financial account details beyond donation processing, or health data) through the website unless you voluntarily provide it in a specific context.

2. How We Collect Information

Directly from you when you fill out forms, register for events, contact us, apply to mentor/volunteer, or donate
Automatically through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools when you browse the website
From third-party services integrated into the site (e.g., website hosting platform analytics, social media plugins, or payment processors)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
Process event registrations and manage mentoring/volunteer programs
Process donations and issue receipts
Send updates about our events, programs, and impact (you may opt out at any time)
Improve our website, services, and user experience
Comply with legal obligations and protect the safety and rights of The Hope Center, our participants, volunteers, and the public
Analyze website usage in aggregate form

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

With service providers who assist us (e.g., website hosting, email services, analytics, or payment processing), under agreements that require them to protect your data
When required by law, court order, or government request
To protect the rights, property, or safety of The Hope Center, our youth participants, volunteers, or others
In connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets (rare for a nonprofit)
With your consent

Aggregate or de-identified data that cannot reasonably identify you may be shared for reporting or partnership purposes (e.g., with community partners or funders).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. These may include essential cookies (necessary for the site to work) and analytics cookies (e.g., from our website platform or tools like Google Analytics, if used).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality. We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals uniformly across browsers.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Hope Center serves youth in grades 3–12. Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper consent, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe we may have collected information from their child should contact us using the information below.

For youth participants in our programs, information is collected offline or with appropriate parental/guardian involvement and is handled in accordance with our program policies and applicable laws.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Opt out of receiving promotional communications (unsubscribe links are included in emails, or contact us directly)
Request that we limit certain processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and as required by law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records may be retained longer for tax and accounting purposes.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, partner organizations, or donation platforms). This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

The Hope Center of North Mississippi
1709 Linden Drive
Nesbit, MS 38651

Email: kenneth@hopecenter1usa.com or

stacy@hopecenter1usa.com

EIN: 35-251998612.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy. Material changes will be highlighted when appropriate.

Thank you for supporting The Hope Center of North Mississippi and our mission to empower at-risk youth through mentoring and positive community engagement.