1. OUR COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY

BAAM Inc. (“BAAM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors, program participants, volunteers, parents/guardians, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information obtained through our website and related services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect personal information when you:
• Make a donation
• Register for programs or events
• Enroll a minor in programming
• Subscribe to newsletters
• Volunteer
• Contact us

Personal information may include:
• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Donation amount
• Payment details
• Parent/guardian information
• Minor participant details

3. MINOR & YOUTH INFORMATION

Because BAAM Inc. serves minors, we may collect limited personal information necessary for program registration, emergency contact purposes, safety, and supervision.

We require parent or legal guardian consent before collecting personal information from children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental consent.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to:
• Process and acknowledge donations
• Issue tax receipts
• Communicate program updates
• Manage registrations and events
• Improve website performance
• Send newsletters (if subscribed)
• Ensure participant safety
• Comply with legal and nonprofit obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

5. DONOR PRIVACY POLICY

BAAM Inc. respects donor privacy and confidentiality.

We:
• Do not sell or share donor lists
• Do not trade donor information
• Use donation data only for internal nonprofit purposes
• Provide tax acknowledgment letters as required by law

Donors may request anonymity in public recognition materials.

6. PAYMENT PROCESSING

All online donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors.

BAAM Inc. does not store complete credit card numbers on its servers.

All financial transactions are encrypted using industry-standard SSL security protocols.

7. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS & OPT-OUT

Individuals who subscribe to our mailing list may receive organizational updates, program announcements, and fundraising communications.

Recipients may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in email communications.

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act.

8. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance website functionality, analyze visitor engagement, and improve user experience.

Visitors may disable cookies through browser settings.

We may utilize third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics.

9. DATA SECURITY

BAAM Inc. implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

While we strive to protect information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure.

10. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill donation and program obligations, maintain nonprofit financial records, and comply with federal and state legal requirements.

11. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to request access, correction, or deletion of personal information.

To exercise your rights, please contact:
[Insert Privacy Contact Email]

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. BAAM Inc. is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

13. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

BAAM Inc. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

BAAM Inc.
31 Jowite St, Easton, MD 21601
Website: https://www.baaminc.org