Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

Oroville Youth Forge (“Oroville Youth Forge,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website, forms, donation pages, event registrations, volunteer inquiries, email communications, text message communications, and other services.

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

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Donation information
  • Volunteer interest or availability
  • Event registration details
  • Form responses
  • Communication preferences
  • Any information you choose to provide when contacting us

We may also collect basic technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage data, to help us improve our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Information

Oroville Youth Forge may use your information to:

  • Respond to your questions or requests
  • Provide information about our programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and community initiatives
  • Process donations or event registrations
  • Send donation confirmations, receipts, or follow-up messages
  • Coordinate volunteer activities
  • Send email or text message updates when you have opted in
  • Improve our website, communications, and outreach
  • Maintain internal records
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, or administrative requirements

3. Text Message and SMS Communications

If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive text messages from Oroville Youth Forge, we may send you SMS or MMS messages related to our nonprofit activities, including program updates, event reminders, volunteer opportunities, donation-related communications, appointment reminders, and organization announcements.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. You may reply HELP for assistance.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a donation, volunteering, participating in a program, or using our website.

4. Mobile Information and SMS Consent

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except for aggregators and providers of the text message services.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational steps to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website, database, or electronic communication method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or from our website or services.

6. Service Providers

We may use trusted service providers to help operate our website, manage communications, process donations, maintain records, provide customer support, or deliver text and email messages. These providers are permitted to use information only as needed to provide services to Oroville Youth Forge.

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

7. Donations and Payment Information

If you make a donation, payment information may be collected and processed by a secure payment processor. Oroville Youth Forge does not store full credit card numbers or full payment account information on our website.

Donation records may be retained for accounting, tax, receipt, and legal compliance purposes.

8. Email Communications

If you sign up for email updates, we may send you messages about Oroville Youth Forge programs, events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising campaigns, and organization news.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or informational emails by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

9. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website performance, understand visitor activity, and enhance user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.

Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

10. Children’s Privacy

Oroville Youth Forge serves youth and families, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parent or guardian consent.

If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us so we can review and delete the information if necessary.

11. Your Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Request access to personal information we may have about you
  • Ask us to update or correct your information
  • Request that we stop contacting you
  • Opt out of email or text communications
  • Ask questions about this Privacy Policy

To opt out of text messages, reply STOP to any text message from Oroville Youth Forge.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to other websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those external websites.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

14. Contact Us

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

Oroville Youth Forge
Website: www.orovilleyouthforge.org
Email: info@orovilleyouthforge.org
Phone: 530-854-3834
Mailing Address: 128 Palermo Drive, Oroville, California, 95966