Youth Challenge Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 23, 2026
Youth Challenge (“YC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us by participants, volunteers, donors, parents/guardians, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.
Information We Collect
Participants and Volunteers
We may collect the following types of personal information from participants and volunteers:
- Full name
- Home address
- Email address and phone number
- Date of birth
- Emergency contact information
- Medical information relevant to participation
- Health insurance information
- Employer information
- School, college, or educational institution information
Donors
We may collect the following information from donors:
- Full name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment and billing information
Website Usage Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, referring pages, and usage statistics to help us improve our website and services.
How We Use Information
We use personal information for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Providing and administering programs, activities, and events
- Ensuring participant health, safety, and emergency preparedness
- Communicating with participants, volunteers, parents/guardians, and donors
- Processing registrations, donations, and payments
- Maintaining internal records and compliance requirements
- Acknowledging donor contributions
- Conducting fundraising and outreach activities
- Any other purpose disclosed at the time the information is collected
Sharing of Information
Youth Challenge does not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
Protection of Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Youth Challenge abides by the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Children’s Privacy
Youth Challenge serves children and youth as part of its mission. Personal information about minors is collected only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Donor Privacy
Youth Challenge is grateful for the support of its donors and respects their privacy . Donor information is used solely for donation processing, acknowledgments, and communication related to our mission and activities. Donor information will not be publicly disclosed unless permission is provided or disclosure is required by law. When you make an online donation and choose to pay by credit card, your browser is connected to [credit card service]’s secure web server using communication protocol. Once that secure connection is established, the communication between your web browser and [service]’s server is encrypted, ensuring the security of your personal information.
We also take care to secure all personal information offline. Only authorized personnel who are charged with specific duties related to your donation are granted access to your personal information.
Your Choices and Access
Individuals may request to review, update, or correct their personal information by contacting us using the information below. You may also opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us at any time.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Youth Challenge is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Updates to This Policy
Youth Challenge may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Youth Challenge
Website: https://www.YouthChallengeSports.com
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 800 Sharon Drive, Suite A, Westlake, OH 44145