Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 3, 2025

Heritage Leadership Academy (“HLA,” “we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

Information We Collect

• Information you provide: When you donate or complete applications (e.g., volunteer or mentor), you may provide contact details and other information necessary to complete the transaction.
• Automatically collected information: When you use our site, we (and our service providers) may collect device and usage data (e.g., page views, referring pages, approximate location, browser and device type) using cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our website, programs, and services;
• Process donations and applications;
• Maintain security, prevent fraud/abuse, and generate analytics to understand site usage;
• Comply with law and enforce policies.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, local storage, and similar tools to operate the site and understand usage. Some functionality may not work without them. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser; blocking cookies may affect the site.

Analytics, Tag Manager & Third-Party Tags

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect aggregated usage data (e.g., pages visited, time on page, approximate location). GA4 uses cookies and similar technologies.
We also use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage tags on our site. GTM itself does not collect personal data; it loads tags that may do so.
From time to time, we may integrate third-party measurement pixels/scripts provided by partners (e.g., local news outlets for campaign performance). These tags help measure campaign reach and effectiveness and may set or read cookies. We do not sell personal information.

• Learn about Google’s data practices: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
• Opt-out options:
  • Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Browser-level controls: most browsers let you block or delete cookies
  • Platform ad choices: https://optout.aboutads.info and https://www.youronlinechoices.eu (where available)

When We Share Information

We do not share personal information with outside parties, except:

• Service providers/partners who help us operate the website, process donations, perform background checks for volunteers, provide analytics/measurement, or deliver communications—each bound to use data only for our purposes;
• Legal compliance (e.g., to comply with law, court orders, or to protect rights/safety).
  We do not sell or rent personal information.

Data Security & Retention

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (including SSL/TLS encryption for payment pages). No method is 100% secure. We retain information as long as needed for the purposes described or as required by law.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for parents, guardians, students, and supporters. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child under 13 provided personal information without consent, please contact us and we will delete it.

Your Choices

• You may update or request deletion of certain information by contacting us.
• You can manage cookies via your browser settings and the opt-out links above.
• If you receive emails from us, you may unsubscribe using the link in those emails.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Policy or our practices, please contact us at:  info@heritageacademy-nc.org