MEDICI PROJECT

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 3, 2026

Medici Project, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people to transform communities through service and leadership. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you visit our website at mediciproject.org, participate in our programs, or otherwise interact with our organization.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency, integrity, and care.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

•       Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

•       Date of birth or age (for program eligibility purposes)

•       School, grade level, and educational institution

•       Emergency contact information

•       Health or dietary information relevant to program participation (e.g., Alternative Spring Break trips)

•       Payment information for program fees or donations (processed through secure third-party providers)

•       Volunteer or employment application information

•       Communications you send to us

b. Information Collected Automatically

•       Browser type, IP address, and operating system

•       Pages visited and time spent on our website

•       Referring website or search terms

•       Cookie and similar tracking data (see Section 6)

c. Information from Third Parties

•       Information from partner organizations, schools, or referral sources in connection with our programs

•       Donation records from fundraising platforms

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

•       Administer programs, events, and Alternative Spring Break trips

•       Communicate with participants, volunteers, donors, and supporters

•       Process donations, program fees, and financial transactions

•       Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

•       Send newsletters, updates, and fundraising communications (with your consent where required)

•       Improve our website and organizational operations

•       Comply with legal obligations and nonprofit reporting requirements

•       Protect the safety of participants, staff, and the public

As a nonprofit, we do not sell your personal information or use it for commercial advertising purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

•       Service Providers: With vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering communications — bound by confidentiality agreements.

•       Program Partners: With partner organizations, host communities, or trip coordinators when necessary to deliver programming such as Alternative Spring Break.

•       Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights and safety of our organization, staff, or participants.

•       Organizational Transitions: In the unlikely event of a merger or transfer of nonprofit operations, your information may be transferred subject to the same privacy commitments.

•       With Your Consent: In any other circumstances where you have given explicit permission.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, meet legal and regulatory requirements, and maintain appropriate organizational records. Participant records related to program safety (such as emergency contacts and health information) may be retained for a longer period as required by applicable law or best practices for nonprofit organizations.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at the address below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and support our communications. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, though some features of our website may not function properly as a result.

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

7. Children's Privacy

Medici Project works with youth participants, including minors under the age of 13. We collect information about minors only with verified parental or guardian consent, as required by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and applicable state law. Parents or guardians may review, update, or request deletion of their child's information by contacting us directly.

Our public website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children in that age group without parental consent.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

•       Access the personal information we hold about you

•       Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

•       Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention obligations

•       Opt out of fundraising or marketing communications at any time

•       Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided in Section 10. We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or fundraising tools. This Privacy Policy applies only to mediciproject.org. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit, as we have no control over their practices.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Medici Project

Website: mediciproject.org

Mailing Address: 3105 Resaca Lafayette Rd NW Sugar Valley, GA 30746

Email: mickey@mediciproject.org

Phone: 678-346-8617

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our website.

Your continued use of our website or participation in our programs after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.