Last Updated: Sept. 2, 2026

The Academy, a program of A Bigger World (“we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide when using our website, www.abwtheacademy.org.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we may use it, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you:

• Submit a contact form
• Sign up for emails or newsletters
• Register for an event
• Make a donation
• Request information
• Contact us directly

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide.

If you make a donation or other payment through our website, payment information may be collected and processed by a third-party payment provider. We generally do not directly store your complete credit card or payment account information.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies. This information may include:

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• Date and time of your visit
• General geographic location
• Website interactions

We may use this information to understand how visitors use our website, improve website performance, and maintain website security.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, understand website usage, remember preferences, and improve the visitor experience.

Depending on the services used on our website, third-party providers may also place cookies or use similar technologies.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

How We Use Information

We may use information collected through our website to:

• Respond to questions or requests
• Process donations or registrations
• Send newsletters, updates, or other communications you have requested
• Provide information about our programs, events, or activities
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze website traffic and usage
• Protect against fraud, abuse, or security threats
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website or organization, such as website hosting providers, email platforms, analytics providers, payment processors, donation platforms, and other technology vendors.

These providers may access information only as necessary to provide their services.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect our organization, website visitors, or others.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us.

We may still send non-promotional communications when necessary, such as confirmations related to a donation, registration, or request you submitted.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to remove it.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information we maintain about you.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy from time to time for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.