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Privacy Policy

Last Modified: September 9, 2025

At The Emerald Avenue Foundation, our mission is to use the arts, education, and community engagement to inspire healing, leadership, and innovation among youth and families. We provide tools, resources, programming, and connections that empower individuals to grow creatively and collectively.

We recognize the importance of protecting the privacy rights of our users, supporters, and donors. This Privacy Policy discloses privacy practices for www.emeraldavenue.org (“Site”) and applies solely to information collected by the Site.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

General

The Emerald Avenue Foundation uses information collected by the Site in a manner consistent with our mission. We will never sell or share your personally identifiable information with outside organizations, except as outlined in this Policy.

Log Data

When you use our Site, we may receive information (“Log Data”) such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring web page, pages visited, location, mobile carrier, device information (including device and application IDs), search terms, and cookie information.

 

We collect this data when you:

  • Visit our Site

  • Interact with our emails, forms, or text messages

  • Register for programs or events

  • Engage with links on our Site or third-party applications

We use Log Data to understand, improve, and secure our Site. We store Log Data securely and indefinitely but do not store sensitive identifying information in logs.​

Cookies

We use “cookies” to improve user experience and help us identify repeat visitors. Cookies allow us to save your login preferences, personalize your experience, and track areas of interest on our Site. Usage of cookies is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

You can control cookies at the browser level. Disabling cookies may limit certain Site features but will not prevent general access.

Your Access to and Control Over Information

You may opt out of communications from us at any time. You can:

  • See what data we have about you

  • Correct or update your data

  • Request deletion of your data, including account removal

  • Express concerns about how we use your data

Requests can be made by contacting us at info@emeraldavenue.org.

Use by Children Under 13

The Site and our online services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If a child provides personal information, parents/guardians should contact us at info@emeraldavenue.org so we can delete the information and close the account.

Information Security

We take appropriate measures to protect the information we collect, including:

  • Encrypting all traffic and data using industry-standard encryption

  • Reviewing our collection, storage, and processing practices

  • Limiting access to personal information to authorized staff, contractors, and volunteers who are bound by confidentiality obligations

Use by Children Under 13

When users register for events, programs, or online accounts, we may collect information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Age or grade level (for youth programs)

This information is used for communication, registration, and program delivery. Users may opt out of optional features such as text message reminders.

Donor Privacy Policy

The Emerald Avenue Foundation values our donors and is committed to safeguarding their information.

Personal Information

We may collect personal information such as your name, address, phone number, email address, and payment details when you:

  • Make a donation online, by mail, or at an event

  • Register for fundraising events

  • Communicate with us directly

Use and Disclosure

  • We do not sell, rent, or share donor information with other organizations.

  • We collect only the information necessary to process donations and event registrations.

  • We may verify donor information with third parties for fraud prevention and payment security.

  • We will comply with legal requirements if compelled to disclose information.

Donors have the right to review, update, or request deletion of their personal information by contacting us at donors@emeraldavenue.org.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, with the effective date noted above.

For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:
The Emerald Avenue Foundation
Email: info@emeraldavenue.org
Chicago, IL

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