Privacy Policy

is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, program participants, donors, and community partners. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard your data when you visit www.thespe.org or engage with our services.
 

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

A. Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information when you:

• Sign up for our mailing list

• Register for programs or events (such as Parent Academy or Fathers Club™)

• Submit a contact form or partnership form

• Make a donation

• Download resources or request updates

• Interact with us via email, text messaging, or social media
   

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Demographic information (optional or voluntary)

• Payment details (processed securely through a third-party provider)

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B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 7)

This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

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C. Information from Third Parties

If you register or donate through a partner platform (e.g., Eventbrite, PayPal, Stripe, Givebutter, Zeffy), they may share limited information with us in accordance with their privacy policies.

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our programs and services

• Communicate with you about events, updates, and opportunities

• Respond to questions or inquiries

• Maintain records for organizational and reporting purposes

• Process donations and send tax receipts

• Analyze website traffic and user engagement

• Share relevant parenting resources and community information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

All donations are processed securely through trusted third-party providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Givebutter, Wix, Zeffy, etc.). SPE never stores full credit card numbers or sensitive payment data on our servers.

We may share your information with:

• Trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, SMS updates, and donation processing

• Community partners only as necessary for participation in SPE events or programs

• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our organization or participants

We do not sell personal information to marketers or advertisers.

SPE does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
Parents or guardians registering youth for programs voluntarily provide necessary information.

If you believe we have collected information from a child without consent, please contact us at info@thspe.org.

You may:

• Opt out of emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link

• Request correction or deletion of your personal information

• Limit cookies through your browser settings

• Contact us directly to update communication preferences

SPE uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve site performance

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze website traffic

• Support embedded services (e.g., YouTube, Wix analytics, Google Analytics)

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some website features may not function properly if you do.

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal information, including encrypted connections (SSL), secure payment processors, and restricted data access.

While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure.

Our website may include links to external sites (community partners, resources, ticketing platforms).
SPE is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

We encourage users to review their privacy policies before sharing information.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to request changes to your information, contact:
 

The School of Parent Education (SPE)
Philadelphia, PA
📧 Email: info@thespe.org
🌐 Website: www.thespe.org