Privacy Policy

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THE EMPOWERED CHILD ALLIANCE INC.

formerly Bondage2Freedom Inc.

Naples, FL 34108 • 239-287-8273 • info@TecaUs.org • www.TecaUs.org

Website Privacy Policy

Policy Type Public / Website Effective Date 08/20/2026   Next Review 08/20/2027

1. Introduction

The Empowered Child Alliance (TECA), formerly Bondage2Freedom Inc., respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through TheEmpoweredChildAlliance.org (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

● Contact/Inquiry Forms: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and any message or information you choose to provide.

● Email Newsletter Signup: When you subscribe, we collect your name and email address through our email service provider [e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact].

● Event or Webinar Registration: When you register for an event or webinar, we collect your name, email, and any registration details requested (such as organization or role).

● Donations: When you make a donation, payment information (card number, billing address, etc.) is collected and processed securely by our third-party payment processor through GoDaddy Payments. TECA does not directly store your full payment card details.

● Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, we use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that automatically collect certain technical information — including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site — via cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

● Respond to inquiries and provide requested information

● Send newsletters, updates, and communications you've opted into

● Process and acknowledge donations, and issue tax receipts

● Manage registration and communication for events and webinars

● Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it

● Comply with legal and reporting obligations applicable to nonprofit organizations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics, to understand visitor behavior and improve our content and user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

5. Sharing of Information

We share information only with:

● Service providers who help us operate the Site and our programs (e.g., email platform, payment processor, analytics provider), who are authorized to use your information only as needed to provide those services.

● Legal authorities, when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety of a child or any individual.

We do not share donor or subscriber information with other organizations for their own marketing use.

6. Children's Privacy

Children may access TECA's prevention education curriculum directly through this Site, including videos, pages, and related materials. This curriculum content is designed for viewing only — it does not include logins, accounts, quizzes, or forms, and TECA does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through the Site.

If TECA introduces any feature in the future that would collect information from a child under 13, we will do so in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), including obtaining verifiable parental consent where required. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information through this Site, please contact us at [email] and we will promptly delete it.

7. Donor Privacy

TECA values the trust of our donors. Donation and payment information is handled by our secure third-party payment processor in accordance with their own privacy and security standards. Donors who wish to remain anonymous in public materials may request this by contacting us directly.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law (for example, donation records for tax purposes). You may request that we delete your contact or subscriber information at any time by contacting us.

10. Your Choices

● Unsubscribe: You may unsubscribe from our email newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send.

● Access or Deletion: You may contact us at [email] to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you.

● Cookies: You may adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including donation platforms and social media. TECA is not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" above reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

The Empowered Child Alliance  Inc. Email: info@tecaus.org 239-287-8273 Naples, FL 34108

Approved by:  Marie Striebel  Date: 08/20/2026

Marie Striebel, Founder & Executive Director, The Empowered Child Alliance