PRIVACY POLICY

Faith & Freedom Academy Inc

A Florida Nonprofit Organization  ·  501(c)(3) Status Pending

Effective Date: April 2, 2026  ·  Last Updated: April 2, 2026

Faith & Freedom Academy Inc (“FFA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

By using our website or submitting information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1.  WHO WE ARE

Faith & Freedom Academy Inc is a Florida nonprofit organization operating as an introduction and administrative support platform.

We connect families with independent coaches, mentors, and educators, and provide scholarship support to qualifying families.

FFA is not a school, employer, or licensing body, and does not supervise or control the services of independent providers.

2.  INFORMATION WE COLLECT

FFA collects information that is voluntarily submitted by users and limited technical data necessary to operate the website.

A.  Information from Parents & Guardians

  • Name, email, and phone number

  • Child’s first name, age, and general developmental goals

  • Location (city/region) for matching purposes

  • Scholarship application information

  • Step Up for Students / PEP status (if provided)

  • Any information submitted through forms or communications

B.  Information from Coaches & Providers

  • Name and contact information

  • Professional background and experience

  • Specialty, availability, and session rates

  • References and credentials voluntarily provided

  • Screening-related information, including consent forms, status updates, or confirmation of eligibility

C.  Information from Donors

  • Name and contact information

  • Donation amount and frequency

  • Payment information is processed directly by third-party processors (e.g., Stripe). FFA does not store full payment card details.

D.  Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, certain basic technical data may be collected automatically, including:

  • Browser type and device type

  • Pages visited and general usage activity

  • IP address (for security and analytics purposes)

Our website platform (Squarespace) may use cookies or similar technologies for functionality, performance, and analytics.

FFA does not currently use advertising pixels or behavioral advertising tools.

3.  HOW WE USE INFORMATION

FFA uses information only for purposes related to its nonprofit mission and operations, including:

  • Processing applications from families and providers

  • Facilitating introductions when requested by users

  • Administering scholarships and communicating decisions

  • Processing donations and issuing receipts

  • Responding to inquiries and providing updates

  • Maintaining records for legal, tax, and nonprofit compliance

  • Improving website functionality and user experience

FFA does not sell or rent personal information.

4.  INFORMATION SHARING

FFA shares information only in limited circumstances:

A.  Introductions Between Users

If a family requests to be connected with a provider, limited contact information may be shared to facilitate that introduction.

FFA does not provide ongoing access to user data.

B.  Service Providers

FFA uses trusted third-party platforms (such as Squarespace and Stripe) to operate its website and process payments.

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

C.  Legal Requirements

FFA may disclose information if required by applicable law, regulation, court order, or to protect safety, rights, or property.

D.  Internal Use

Information may be accessed internally by authorized personnel, contractors, or advisors on a need-to-know basis for operations, compliance, and program administration.

5.  CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

FFA serves families with children, including those under 13.

  • Our website and forms are intended for use by parents or legal guardians only

  • Children under 13 should not submit information directly through the website

All information about minors must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

By submitting information about a child, you represent that you are authorized to do so.

If FFA becomes aware that a child under 13 submitted information directly without parental consent, we will delete that information as required by applicable law.

To report concerns: hello@faithandfreedomacademy.org

6.  DATA RETENTION

FFA retains information only as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, and compliance purposes.

Typical retention guidelines:

  • Active participant records: duration of participation + up to 3 years

  • Donor records: up to 7 years for tax and compliance purposes

  • Provider screening-related records: up to 3 years after last activity

  • Website data: retained per platform (Squarespace) standards

FFA may retain information longer where necessary for legal, audit, fraud prevention, or dispute resolution purposes.

7.  DATA SECURITY

FFA uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information.

These include:

  • Restricted internal access

  • Use of reputable service providers

  • Secure website connections (HTTPS)

However, no system is completely secure. By using this website, you acknowledge that transmission of information over the internet carries inherent risk.

In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, FFA will provide notice as required by applicable law.

8.  YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES

You may request to:

  • Access personal information FFA maintains about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal and operational limits)

  • Opt out of non-essential communications

Requests may be submitted to: hello@faithandfreedomacademy.org

FFA will review requests in good faith and respond within a reasonable time.

FFA may decline requests where required for:

  • Legal compliance

  • Recordkeeping obligations

  • Fraud prevention or security

  • Program administration

9.  COOKIES & WEBSITE TECHNOLOGY

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Basic functionality

  • Performance

  • Analytics

FFA does not independently use advertising cookies or behavioral tracking tools.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may be affected.

10.  THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party sites.

FFA is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party site they visit.

11.  PAYMENT PROCESSING

Donations are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe.

FFA does not collect or store:

  • Credit card numbers

  • CVV codes

  • Bank account details

Payment data is transmitted directly to the payment processor via secure connection.

12.  FLORIDA PRIVACY COMPLIANCE

FFA complies with applicable Florida laws regarding the protection of personal information, including data breach notification requirements under applicable statutes.

In the event of a qualifying data breach, FFA will provide notice as required by law.

13.  CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

FFA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

For material changes, FFA may provide additional notice where appropriate.

14.  CONTACT INFORMATION

Faith & Freedom Academy Inc

Attn: Founder & President

Email: hello@faithandfreedomacademy.org

Phone: (904) 325-6779

Location: Flagler Beach, Florida

Website: faithfreedomacademy.org