Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY OVERVIEW

This website is operated by Jonathan’s Path, a Tennessee nonprofit organization and recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Throughout the site and this Privacy Policy, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Jonathan’s Path.

Jonathan’s Path offers this website, including all information, tools, services, forms, and resources available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated herein.

By visiting our site, submitting information to us, engaging with our services, opting into communications, and/or viewing information presented on our site, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and any related terms and conditions referenced herein.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the site, including without limitation browsers, donors, volunteers, applicants, partners, vendors, contributors, service recipients, and other users of the website and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and all terms contained herein. If you do not agree to all terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services.

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of this Privacy Policy by posting updates to our website. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically for changes. Continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Generally, this website is used to:

Provide information about Jonathan’s Path and our mission
Share resources, updates, and opportunities to engage
Facilitate donations, volunteer participation, sponsorships, and applications
Communicate with supporters, youth, partners, and community members
Provide support-related information and services
Improve website functionality and user experience

SECTION 1 – WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

When you provide information to us through forms, applications, donations, newsletter signups, volunteer inquiries, event registrations, SMS opt-ins, or other interactions with our website or organization, we may collect personal information including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation information
Program participation information
Volunteer or application information
Communication preferences
Other information voluntarily submitted by you

When you browse our site, we may also automatically receive certain technical information including your internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, and website usage analytics.

We use collected information to:

Communicate with you
Provide services and resources
Process donations and registrations
Respond to inquiries
Improve our website and programs
Prevent fraud and malicious activity
Comply with legal obligations
Protect the rights and safety of Jonathan’s Path and those we serve

Email Communications

With your permission, we may send you emails regarding:

Organization updates
Events
Fundraising initiatives
Volunteer opportunities
Programs and services
Other mission-related communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing or promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our communications.

SMS/Text Messaging Communications

By providing your mobile phone number and opting into SMS communications from Jonathan’s Path, you consent to receive text messages related to:

Program updates
Appointment reminders
Event notifications
Volunteer opportunities
Support services
Organizational announcements
Operational or service-related communications

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly at info@jonathanspath.org.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase, donation, or participation in services.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All categories above exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties except as necessary to facilitate messaging services through contracted service providers.

We may use trusted third-party providers, including communication and CRM platforms, to facilitate messaging delivery and communication management. These providers are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security protections.

Carrier participation is not guaranteed. Jonathan’s Path is not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

SECTION 2 – CONSENT

How do you get my consent?

When you provide personal information to us through forms, donations, registrations, applications, subscriptions, SMS opt-ins, or other interactions, you consent to our collecting and using that information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

In some situations, we may request explicit consent through actions such as checking a box, submitting a form, or confirming your communication preferences.

If we request personal information for secondary purposes such as marketing communications, we will either ask directly for your expressed consent or provide an opportunity to decline.

How do I withdraw my consent?

You may withdraw your consent for communications or collection of personal information at any time by contacting us at info@jonathanspath.org.

You may also:

Unsubscribe from email communications using the unsubscribe link included in emails
Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose personal information if:

Required to do so by law
Necessary to comply with legal obligations or court orders
Necessary to protect our legal rights, safety, or property
Necessary to investigate fraud, abuse, security incidents, or unlawful activity
Permitted by this Privacy Policy and applicable law

SECTION 4 – DATA STORAGE

Your data may be stored through Jonathan’s Path systems or through trusted third-party service providers including databases, CRM systems, communication platforms, payment processors, cloud storage providers, and related operational systems.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party service providers used by Jonathan’s Path may collect, use, and disclose information only to the extent necessary to perform services on our behalf.

These providers may include:

Payment processors
CRM platforms
Email communication providers
SMS communication providers
Analytics providers
Website hosting providers
Volunteer or application management systems

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party providers or external websites linked through our site.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party platform, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy.

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

We take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

SECTION 7 – COOKIES

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and enhance user experience.

Cookies may collect website usage data including browsing behavior and visitor analytics.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain portions of the website may not function properly.

We may use analytics providers such as Google Analytics to better understand website performance and usage.

SECTION 8 – AGE OF CONSENT

By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence or have permission from a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate authorization where required by law.

SECTION 9 – CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

The right to know what information we collect
The right to request access to personal information
The right to request deletion of personal information
The right to opt out of certain information sharing practices
The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

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

We may require verification of identity before processing requests.

Jonathan’s Path does not sell personal information to third parties.

SECTION 10 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon posting to the website.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to:

Access, correct, amend, or delete personal information
Register a complaint
Ask questions regarding this Privacy Policy
Update communication preferences

Please contact:

Jonathan’s Path
Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Email: info@jonathanspath.org
Website: https://jonathanspath.org

SMS TERMS & CONDITIONS

By opting into SMS communications from Jonathan’s Path, you agree to receive text messages related to operational, programmatic, service, and organizational communications.