Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 22, 2025

1. Introduction

MICA PTO, Co. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Make a donation
  • Sign up for events
  • Volunteer for activities
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Student/family information (campus, grade level)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Access times
  • Pages viewed
  • Links clicked

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process your donations and provide tax receipts
  • Manage your account and event registrations
  • Send you updates about PTO activities, events, and news
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processing, email delivery, website hosting)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent

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

5. Donation Information

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status:

MICA PTO, Co. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. We collect and maintain donation records for tax purposes and to provide you with tax receipts. All donations to MICA PTO, Co. are considered charitable contributions and tax-deductible, as no goods or services were exchanged for this donation.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Payment information is processed securely through third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Request corrections to your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@centnerpto.org

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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

About MICA PTO, Co.: We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Centner Academy community. Your privacy and trust are important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.