Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9-4-2025
Last Updated: 9-4-2025

Bonding Against Adversity (“BAA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit baatexas.org, participate in our programs, or support our mission.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Information You Provide

Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Information submitted through contact forms, volunteer applications, and event registrations
Payment details for donations (processed securely via third-party payment processors)

b. Information We Collect Automatically

IP address, device type, browser information
Pages visited, time spent on our site, and referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

Process donations and provide receipts
Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
Register you for events, programs, and volunteer opportunities
Communicate updates, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and tax reporting requirements

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your information based on:

Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
Legitimate interest (e.g., improving our programs)
Legal obligation (e.g., tax reporting)

4. Your Privacy Rights

Under Texas Law and U.S. Privacy Laws

You can request to:

Access and obtain a copy of your personal information
Correct or update inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

Under CCPA (California Residents)

You have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal data)

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@baatexas.org.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share your data only with:

Service Providers: Payment processors, email marketing platforms, and website hosting providers
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic and usage
Store user preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy below.

7. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:

Essential Cookies – Required for site functionality
Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our site
Preference Cookies – Save your language and region preferences

You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using cookie consent tools on our site.

8. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy and as required by law (e.g., for tax and audit purposes).

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. International Data Transfers

If you are outside the United States, your data may be transferred and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

Text Messaging Consent (Opt‑In)

By providing your mobile phone number and submitting an inquiry through this website, you consent to receive text messages from Bonding Against Adversity regarding your request, including responses to questions, appointment information, or related service communications. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

Your consent to receive text messages is voluntary and not a condition of purchase or service.

Opting Out of Text Messages

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or by sending any message clearly requesting that we stop texting you. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive text messages from us, except for a single confirmation message confirming your request.

For assistance, you may reply HELP or contact us directly at info@baatexas.org

Purpose of Messages

Text messages sent by Bonding Against Adversity are intended for informational or service‑related purposes, such as responding to inquiries you initiate, scheduling, updates, or follow‑up related to your request. We do not send unsolicited marketing text messages without appropriate consent.

Data Privacy & Use of Information

We respect your privacy.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your mobile phone number or personal information with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
Your information is used only to respond to your inquiry and provide requested services.
Text messaging consent data is maintained securely and used solely for compliance and communication purposes.

Compliance

Bonding Against Adversity complies with applicable federal and state laws governing text messaging communications, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations regarding consent and opt‑out rights.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Bonding Against Adversity
Email: info@baatexas.org
Phone: 281-799-9076
Address: 250 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77060