1. Overview
The Association of Midnight Basketball ("AMB," "we," "us," or "our") is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal EIN: 94-3225274 · CA State ID: C1888781) headquartered at 28 Geary Street, Suite 625, San Francisco, CA 94108.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our website, programs, and services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By using our website at midnight-basketball.org, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
As a nonprofit, we do not sell your data for commercial purposes. Any information collected is used solely to advance our mission of youth empowerment and community safety.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information when you:
- Submit a contact form or inquiry
- Make a donation through our PayPal donation portal
- Register to attend an event, summit, or program
- Apply to become a chapter or chapter director
- Apply for sponsorship or partnership opportunities
- Sign up for our newsletter or communications
- Access the Chapter Portal as an authorized chapter user
The types of personal information collected may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, organization affiliation, payment information (processed securely through PayPal), and any other information you voluntarily provide.
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is used in aggregate form to improve our website's performance and user experience.
c) Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms (if you interact with our social media accounts), event platforms, or partner organizations, in accordance with their privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries, requests, and communications
- Process donations and provide tax acknowledgment receipts
- Administer chapter membership, programs, and events
- Send newsletters, program updates, and relevant announcements (with your consent)
- Improve our website, programs, and organizational operations
- Fulfill legal obligations, including IRS reporting requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations
- Protect the rights and safety of our participants, staff, and the public
- Evaluate grant applications and partnership proposals
We will not use your personal information for purposes incompatible with those listed above without first obtaining your explicit consent.
6. Data Security
AMB takes reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions.
Donation payments are processed exclusively through PayPal's secure platform. We do not store credit card numbers or full payment details on our servers.
While we implement strong security practices, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing sensitive information online.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction — Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion — Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Opt-Out — Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly
- Data Portability — Request a copy of your data in a portable format (where applicable)
- Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Our youth programs collect only the minimum information necessary for program participation, and parental or guardian consent is obtained for all minors.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at compliance@midnight-basketball.org and we will promptly delete such information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including sponsor websites, government agencies, partner organizations, and social media platforms. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.
AMB is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or organizational operations. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
