Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website SELFA.nyc.

1. Who We Are

SELF-A offers extracurricular programs to organizations that work with youth. Our website provides information about our services and allows users to contact us. You can reach us at:

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

2.1 Contact Forms

When users fill out our contact form, we collect the following details (if provided):

  • Name
  • Organization
  • Position
  • Location
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Program of Interest
  • Message Content

This data is used solely for responding to inquiries and is not used for marketing purposes.

2.2 Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies may collect:

  • User preferences
  • Session data
  • Website activity

Users can manage cookie preferences in their browser settings.

2.3 Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior. This helps us improve our website and services. Google may collect information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site

For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

2.4 Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and abuse. It may collect information about user interactions and browsing behavior. See Google’s Privacy Policy for more details.

3. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Google Analytics for site performance tracking
  • Google reCAPTCHA for security purposes

These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Contact form submissions – Retained for 12 months for customer service purposes.
  • Analytics data – Retained for 1 year to improve website performance.
  • Cookies – Stored based on browser settings (usually up to 12 months).

5. What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have submitted personal data through our website, you can request:

  • A copy of your data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your personal data

To make a request, contact us at info@selfa.nyc.

6. Where Your Data Is Sent

Some data may be processed outside the European Union, such as through Google services. We ensure these third parties comply with data protection regulations.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We take the following measures to safeguard your data:

  • Secure hosting with encryption
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular security updates

8. Data Breach Procedures

In case of a data breach, we will:

  • Investigate the breach immediately
  • Notify affected users if required
  • Implement measures to prevent future breaches

9. Third-Party Data

We do not receive data from third-party advertisers or external sources.

10. Automated Decision Making & Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling based on user data.

11. Industry Regulations

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and COPPA.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related concerns, please contact us at: