Effective date: October 26, 2026
Guevara Arts and Leadership (“GAL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an expanded learning and youth development organization based in Fresno, California. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through guevaraleadership.com, by phone, by text message, and through our program partnerships, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you choose to give us, such as when you fill out a contact form, call or text us, request a proposal, apply for a job, or communicate with us about a program. This may include:
- Your name, job title, and organization or school district
- Your email address, mailing address, and phone number
- The contents of your messages and inquiries
- Employment application information, if you apply to work with us
We also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, and approximate location based on your IP address.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Plan, schedule, and deliver our after-school, intersession, and enrichment programs
- Send program updates, reminders, and operational messages
- Manage contracts, invoices, and partnerships with schools and districts
- Review and respond to job applications
- Improve our website and services
- Meet legal and compliance requirements
3. Text Messaging (SMS/MMS) Privacy
If you give us your mobile phone number and agree to receive text messages from GAL, we use that number only to send the messages you agreed to receive, such as program updates, schedules, reminders, and replies to your questions.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. Information sharing described in Section 4 does not include this information.
You can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for help. Message and data rates may apply. See our Terms and Conditions for full text messaging program details.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share or sell personal information, including mobile phone numbers, to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share limited information only with:
- Service providers who help us operate, such as our phone and messaging provider, website host, email provider, payroll and accounting tools, and document tools. They may use the information only to provide services to us.
- School district and program partners, when needed to deliver a program you or your organization requested.
- Government agencies or others when required by law, or to protect the safety of children, staff, or the public.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar tools to keep the site working and understand how visitors use it. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, though some parts of the site may not work as expected.
6. Data Retention and Security
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes in this policy or as required by law or contract. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information, but no method of storage or transmission is completely secure.
7. Your Choices
- Text messages: Reply STOP to any text to opt out.
- Emails: Use the unsubscribe link in our emails, or contact us.
- Your information: You may ask to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you by contacting us below. California residents may have additional rights under California law, and we will respond to valid requests as required.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and text messaging are intended for adults, including parents, guardians, school and district staff, and our own employees. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website or text messaging. If you believe a child has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may link to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to read their policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date above shows when it was last revised, and we will post any changes on this page.
11. Contact Us
Guevara Arts and Leadership
351 W. Cromwell Ave, Ste 112B
Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 242-6007
Email: info@guevaraleadership.com
Website: guevaraleadership.com