Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Organization: ROC Youth Community Engagement (RYCE)
Website: https://ryce585.org

ROC Youth Community Engagement (“RYCE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website, engage with our programs, or communicate with our organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information obtained through our website and services.

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

We may collect several types of information when you interact with our website or services.

Personal information is information that can identify you directly or indirectly. This may include:

• Name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Mailing address
   
• Organization or school affiliation
   
• Parent or guardian information (when applicable)
   
• Information submitted through referral forms or contact forms
   

We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us.

Because RYCE works with youth and families, certain forms may request additional information related to support services, including:

• Youth name or initials
   
• Age or date of birth
   
• School or program information
   
• Referral reasons or support needs
   
• Parent or guardian contact information
   

We collect this information only when necessary to provide advocacy, mentorship, or coordination services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website without parental or guardian involvement.

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

• IP address
   
• Browser type
   
• Device type
   
• Pages visited
   
• Time and date of website access
   
• Referring website links
   

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Information collected by RYCE may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries or service requests
   
• Provide youth advocacy and mentorship services
   
• Coordinate with families, schools, and community partners
   
• Improve our programs and website functionality
   
• Share organizational updates, resources, or events
   
• Maintain internal records for service coordination
   
• Ensure the safety and well-being of youth participating in our programs
   

We use personal information only for legitimate organizational purposes and do not sell personal information.

RYCE does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

However, we may share information in limited situations, including:

Information may be shared with trusted partners such as:

• schools or school districts
   
• youth service agencies
   
• mental health or support service providers
   
• community organizations
   

This sharing occurs only when necessary to support a youth or family and with appropriate consent when required.

We may disclose information when required to comply with:

• applicable federal or New York State law
   
• court orders or legal processes
   
• mandatory reporting requirements (such as suspected abuse or threats to safety)
   

Information may be shared when necessary to protect:

• the safety of a youth
   
• the safety of a family
   
• the safety of staff or community members
   

RYCE takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Security practices may include:

• secure digital storage systems
   
• restricted access to sensitive information
   
• staff confidentiality expectations
   
• reasonable safeguards for electronic communications
   

While we take steps to protect information, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

• remember website preferences
   
• analyze website traffic
   
• improve site performance
   

Users can adjust their browser settings to refuse cookies if desired.

Our website may contain links to external websites or partner organizations. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

RYCE is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

If you interact with RYCE through social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or others, the information you provide may also be subject to the privacy policies of those platforms.

We encourage users to review the privacy settings and policies of social media services they use.

RYCE is committed to protecting the dignity, privacy, and safety of youth and families we support.

We take care to ensure that:

• identifying youth information is protected
   
• stories shared publicly are done with appropriate consent
   
• youth identities are not disclosed without permission
   

If a success story or program highlight is shared publicly, it will only occur with consent from the youth and/or parent or guardian when appropriate.

You may request to:

• review information you have submitted
   
• update or correct personal information
   
• request that your information be removed from our records (where legally permitted)
   

Requests can be made by contacting us directly.

RYCE may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in organizational practices, technology, or legal requirements.

When updates occur, the revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

ROC Youth Community Engagement (RYCE)
Website: https://ryce585.org
Email: support@ryce585.info