Privacy policy.
Effective Date: 11/1/2025
Last Updated: 11/1/2025
1. Introduction
1MillionGirls (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of individuals who visit and interact with our website, www.1milliongirls.org (“Site”).
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information obtained through the Site, as well as your rights and choices regarding that information.
By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use of the Site.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected online through our Site and related platforms managed by 1MillionGirls. It does not apply to information collected offline or through other websites that may link to or from ours.
2. About 1MillionGirls
1MillionGirls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women by breaking financial barriers to higher education through scholarships, mentorship, and educational programs.
3. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when interacting with our Site. This may include:
Name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number.
Information submitted through scholarship, grant, or volunteer applications.
Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers when donating online).
Messages, inquiries, or requests sent through contact forms or email.
Newsletter or event registration details.
We do not request sensitive personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers. Payment information collected for donations is processed securely by our payment processor and is not stored by 1MillionGirls.
b. Non-Personal Information
When you use the Site, we may automatically collect certain information that does not personally identify you (“Non-Personal Information”), such as:
IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring/exit URLs, and access times.
Aggregated data through tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand trends and improve functionality.
4. Use of Cookies
The Site may use “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze web traffic. Cookies allow us to:
Recognize returning visitors.
Personalize your browsing experience.
Track Site performance and usage patterns.
You may choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but disabling them may limit some Site functionality.
5. How and When We Collect Information
We may collect information when you:
Donate through our Site.
Apply for scholarships, grants, or volunteer opportunities.
Sign up for newsletters, updates, or events.
Submit an inquiry through a contact form.
Engage with us on social media platforms.
Participate in surveys, campaigns, or other 1MillionGirls programs.
By participating in any of the above activities, you consent to our collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal and non-personal information to:
Process donations and issue receipts.
Review and administer scholarship, grant, and volunteer applications.
Communicate updates, newsletters, and event information.
Respond to questions and requests.
Improve our Site, programs, and services.
Ensure legal, accounting, and regulatory compliance.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties for marketing purposes.
7. How We Share Your Information
We may share limited information with trusted third-party vendors who assist in our operations, including:
Payment processors, website hosting, analytics, and email delivery services.
Legal and regulatory authorities, when required by law.
All service providers are contractually bound to handle your data securely and use it solely for authorized purposes.
8. Data Security
We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no online system can be guaranteed as completely secure. You provide information at your own risk.
9. Social Media Engagement
When you interact with 1MillionGirls through our official pages on social media platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube), we may collect publicly available data from your profile, such as your name, username, or profile photo.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each platform for details on how they handle your information.
10. International Users
Our Site is operated from the United States. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence.
11. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
Request access to or correction of your personal information.
Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
Withdraw consent for communications or data processing.
Opt out of newsletters or promotional messages at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly.
Your continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Information
For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: onemilliongirlsorg@gmail.com
Phone: (209) 321-0924
Mailing Address: 1456 Brooke Hallow Blvd, #520San Antonio, TX 78232