Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 24, 2026

The YOGI Foundation (“YOGI Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, participate in our programs and events, make a donation, volunteer, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website or providing your information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Organization or company name
  • Donation and transaction information
  • Volunteer or program application information
  • Event registration information
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Communications and inquiries you send to us
  • Other information you voluntarily provide

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, and general usage information. This information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

The YOGI Foundation may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries
  • Process donations and provide donation receipts
  • Register participants for events, including JoyFest
  • Coordinate volunteer opportunities and community service activities
  • Provide information about our programs, services, and initiatives
  • Communicate with supporters, donors, volunteers, and participants
  • Improve our website, programs, and services
  • Conduct administrative and organizational activities
  • Maintain records required for legal, accounting, or regulatory purposes
  • Protect the security and integrity of our website and organization
  • Send newsletters, updates, or other communications when permitted by law

3. Donations and Payment Information

When you make a donation through our website or a third-party payment processor, your payment information may be collected and processed by the applicable payment service provider.

The YOGI Foundation generally does not directly store complete credit card numbers or other sensitive payment information on its own servers. Payment information is handled by third-party payment processors according to their own privacy policies and security practices.

We may receive limited information about your donation, such as your name, email address, donation amount, transaction date, and payment status, for purposes including processing donations, maintaining financial records, issuing receipts, and complying with applicable laws.

4. Event and Program Information

If you register for or participate in YOGI Foundation programs, community outreach activities, or events such as JoyFest, we may collect information necessary to facilitate your participation.

We may also collect photographs, videos, or other media at public events and activities. These materials may be used for legitimate nonprofit purposes, including promoting our mission, documenting programs, sharing organizational updates, and raising awareness about our work.

Where appropriate, we may seek consent before using identifiable photographs or videos of individuals, particularly children or minors, in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

5. Communications

If you provide your email address or other contact information, we may use it to communicate with you regarding donations, events, volunteer opportunities, programs, organizational updates, or other information related to the mission of The YOGI Foundation.

You may opt out of receiving non-essential promotional or informational communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Please note that you may continue to receive essential communications related to transactions, donations, registrations, or other services you have requested.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand how visitors use our website, and enhance the user experience.

These technologies may collect information such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, and general website activity. We may use third-party analytics or website service providers to assist us with these activities.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

7. How We Share Information

The YOGI Foundation does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with trusted service providers and partners when necessary to operate our organization and provide services. These may include:

  • Payment processors
  • Website hosting and technology providers
  • Email and communication service providers
  • Event registration platforms
  • Professional service providers
  • Accounting and administrative service providers

These third parties are expected to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to us or as otherwise permitted by law.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of The YOGI Foundation, our users, or others.

8. Children’s Privacy

The YOGI Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of children and minors who participate in our youth-focused programs and activities.

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement or consent when required by applicable law.

For youth programs, events, photographs, videos, or other activities involving minors, we may request permission from a parent or legal guardian when appropriate.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and address the matter.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to websites, social media platforms, payment processors, or other third-party services.

If you visit a third-party website or use a third-party service through a link on our website, that third party’s privacy policy and terms of use will apply. The YOGI Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites or services.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include the ability to:

  • Request access to personal information we maintain about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain personal information
  • Opt out of certain communications
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The YOGI Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or organizational activities.

When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how The YOGI Foundation handles personal information, please contact us:

The YOGI Foundation (Young Optimistic Growing Individuals)
Email: yogifoundation44@gmail.com
Phone: (980) 253-3289
Address: 1519 Mecklenburg Hwy PO Box 482 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115

By using our website or interacting with The YOGI Foundation, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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