PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 1, 2024

Raya Sunshine, Inc. operates this website and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with all applicable federal law, including COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Gramm Leach Bliley Act security principles for financial data, the CAN SPAM Act, and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act.

By using this site, you agree to these practices.

Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect:
• Name
• Email
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information
• Donation information
• Scholarship and workshop registration forms
• Any information submitted through contact forms or email

B. Information Automatically Collected

We may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Device type
• Browser type
• Cookie and tracking data
• Pages viewed
• Date and time of access

We do not sell or rent personal information.

Information From Minors (COPPA Compliance)

Our programs serve youth ages five to twenty one. We collect personal information from minors only with verified parent or guardian consent.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under thirteen without consent.

How We Use Information

We may use information to:
• Register youth and families for programs
• Process payments
• Issue IRS compliant donation receipts
• Communicate updates, confirmations, and notices
• Improve programs, workshops, and website features
• Comply with federal and Texas record-keeping laws
• Fulfill grant reporting requirements
• Maintain participant safety

Sharing of Information

We may share information with:
• Payment processors
• Email and communication service providers
• Website hosting and analytics providers
• Government agencies when legally required

We do not sell, rent, or lease data to any third party.

Your Rights Under Texas Law

Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, you may request:
• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of personal information
• Notice regarding how your information is used

Submit requests to: [email protected]

Security

We maintain physical, technical, and administrative safeguards that comply with federal law and industry standards to protect your information.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as required for:
• IRS nonprofit compliance
• Texas corporate records
• Program operation
• Grant obligations
• Legal requirements

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page.