Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Last Updated: March 1, 2026

This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for www.yclprograms.org, operated by Young Christian Leaders Development Programs (formerly known as First Priority of Tampa Bay), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is collected and used. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms on our website, including:
  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
This information may be collected when you:
  • Submit a contact form
  • Request information about our programs
  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Make a donation
B. Donation Information (PayPal)
If you choose to make a donation, you will be redirected toa secure payment page hosted by PayPal.
All payment transactions are processed directly by PayPal.We do not collect, process, or store your credit card number, bank account information, or other financial account details on our website. When you complete a donation, we may receive certainin formation from PayPal, including:
  • Donor name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address (if provided)
  • Donation amount
  • Transaction confirmation information
We use this information solely to:
  • Acknowledge and receipt donations
  • Provide written donation confirmations for tax purposes
  • Maintain financial records
  • Comply with nonprofit and tax reporting obligations
PayPal’s use of your information is governed by PayPal’s Privacy Policy.
C. Automatically Collected Information
We use Google Analytics to collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including:
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring website
This information helps us understand website usage and improve performance.
D. reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam and automated abuse. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information and sendsit to Google for analysis. Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s PrivacyPolicy and Terms of Service.

how we use your information
We use personal information to:
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide information about programs
  • Send newsletters (if you opt in)
  • Process and acknowledge donations
  • Issue tax-compliant donation receipts
  • Maintain financial and regulatory records
  • Improve website functionality
  • Prevent fraud and ensure website security
  • Comply with legal obligations
We do not:
  • Sell personal information
  • Use remarketing services
  • Use cross-context behavioral advertising
  • Display third-party advertisements

Email Communications (Newsletter)
If you opt in to receive our newsletter, your information isprocessed through Mailchimp.You may unsubscribe at any time by:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
  • Website functionality
  • Analytics (Google Analytics)
  • Security (reCAPTCHA)
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

how we share information
We may share personal information with:
  • Service providers (e.g., PayPal, Google Analytics, Mailchimp)
  • Government authorities if required by law
We do not sell or rent personal information. We do not sharepersonal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
  • Comply with tax, accounting, and nonprofit reporting requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements
Donation records may be retained as required under federal and state nonprofit laws.

data security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Because donations are processed through PayPal’s hosted checkout page, we do not store payment card information on our servers.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA & CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act(CPRA).
A. Categories of Personal Information Collected (Past 12 Months)
  • Identifiers (name, email address, phone number, IP address)
  • Commercial information (records of donations)
B. Your Rights
California residents have the right to:
  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request access to personal information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
We do not sell or share personal information for advertising purposes.
C. Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: info@yclprograms.org
Mailing Address: 97 W. Biscayne Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
We will verify your request and respond within the timeframe required by law.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Do Not Track (CalOPPA Disclosure)
Under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA):
  • Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
  • Third-party services such as Google Analytics may collect information about your online activities over timeand across websites.
You can opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s browser opt-out tools.

Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it.

Third-Party websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including PayPal. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact:
Young Christian Leaders Development Programs
info@yclprograms.org
97 W. Biscayne Ave, Tampa, FL 33606