Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2026

POPPA, Inc. (“POPPA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, supporters, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our organization.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About POPPA

POPPA, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our community through educational programs and other mission-driven initiatives. We value the trust placed in us by our supporters and are committed to safeguarding the personal information entrusted to our organization.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Contact us through our website
  • Submit a volunteer application
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Make a charitable donation
  • Request information about our programs
  • Communicate with our organization

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Information submitted through volunteer applications
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

Donation Information

Online donations are processed through PayPal, a secure third-party payment processor.

POPPA does not collect or store your complete credit card or financial account information. Donations made through PayPal are subject to PayPal’s own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location (city/state level)
  • Website usage statistics

This information is collected primarily through Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Process donations
  • Communicate with volunteers
  • Send fundraising appeals
  • Send event invitations
  • Deliver newsletters
  • Improve our website
  • Analyze website usage
  • Protect the security of our website
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We only use information in ways consistent with our nonprofit mission.

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise provide your email address, we may send you:

  • Organization news
  • Program updates
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Event invitations
  • Other communications related to our mission

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in our communications or by contacting us directly.

5. Volunteer Applications

Information submitted through volunteer applications is used solely for evaluating volunteer opportunities and communicating regarding volunteer activities.

Volunteer information is maintained only for legitimate organizational purposes.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors use our website.

These technologies may include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Essential website cookies
  • Embedded YouTube content

Cookies help us:

  • Measure website performance
  • Improve functionality
  • Understand visitor behavior
  • Enhance user experience

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Please refer to our Cookie Policy for additional information.

7. Embedded Content

Our website may contain embedded YouTube videos.

Viewing embedded videos may allow YouTube (Google) to place cookies or collect certain information in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.

POPPA does not control Google’s data collection practices.

8. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade donor, volunteer, or supporter personal information.

We may share information only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our organization, including:

  • PayPal (donation processing)
  • Website hosting providers
  • Technology vendors
  • Email communication platforms
  • Analytics providers

These providers may only use personal information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

These safeguards include:

  • Secure HTTPS encryption
  • Restricted access to information
  • Industry-standard security practices
  • Secure third-party payment processing

While we strive to protect personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain appropriate nonprofit records

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely dispose of or anonymize it.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that such information has been submitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

12. Your Privacy Choices

You may:

  • Request access to personal information we maintain about you, where applicable.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information.
  • Request removal of your email from marketing communications.
  • Inquire about the information you have provided to us.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

13. California Privacy Rights

Although POPPA is a New York nonprofit organization, visitors residing in California may have certain rights under applicable California privacy laws.

California residents may request information regarding certain categories of personal information collected and may request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

POPPA does not sell personal information.

14. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

POPPA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes become effective when posted on this page. We encourage visitors to review this Policy periodically.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

POPPA, Inc.
32 Broadway, Suite 1401
New York, NY 10004

Email: info@poppanewyork.org