Children’s Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 28, 2026
Help Me Sprout, Inc. (“Help Me Sprout,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children. This Children’s Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information relating to children who visit our website (“Website”).
Our mission is to support children, families, educators, caregivers, and communities while respecting the privacy and dignity of every child.
1. Our Commitment to Children’s Privacy
Protecting children’s privacy is a core value of Help Me Sprout, Inc.
Our Website is primarily intended to provide information and resources for parents, caregivers, educators, volunteers, donors, and members of the public. While some of our educational materials are designed for children, we encourage children under the age of 13 to use the Website with the involvement and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
2. Information We Collect from Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our Website unless permitted by applicable law and with appropriate parental or legal guardian consent when required.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without the required consent, we will promptly delete that information.
3. Information Parents or Guardians May Provide
Parents or legal guardians may choose to provide information on behalf of a child when registering for a program, event, workshop, or other activity.
Information provided may include:
Child’s name
Parent or guardian’s name
Contact information
Emergency contact information
Age or grade level (when appropriate)
Accessibility or accommodation information voluntarily provided for participation in programs
We collect only the information reasonably necessary to administer our programs and services.
4. Children’s Photographs and Videos
Help Me Sprout, Inc. values every child’s privacy and dignity.
Photographs, videos, or other images of children appearing on this Website, our publications, or our social media platforms are used only with appropriate written permission from a parent or legal guardian, or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
Whenever possible, we avoid publishing unnecessary personal information that could identify a child.
We do not knowingly post confidential or sensitive information about children.
If a parent or legal guardian believes that an image of their child has been posted in error or wishes to request its removal, we encourage them to contact us. We will review the request promptly and take appropriate action.
5. How We Use Information
Information relating to children may be used only to:
Administer educational programs and events.
Communicate with parents or guardians.
Improve our educational services.
Maintain participant records when appropriate.
Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade children’s personal information.
6. Sharing Information
We do not knowingly disclose children’s personal information except:
With the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
To trusted service providers who assist us in operating our programs and are required to protect the information.
When required by law or legal process.
To protect the safety, rights, or property of a child or another individual.
7. Security
Help Me Sprout, Inc. uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information relating to children.
Although no method of electronic storage or Internet transmission is completely secure, we are committed to taking reasonable steps to safeguard the information entrusted to us.
8. Parents’ and Guardians’ Rights
Parents and legal guardians may request to:
Review personal information we maintain about their child, where applicable.
Correct inaccurate information.
Request deletion of their child’s personal information, subject to legal or operational requirements.
Withdraw previously provided consent when permitted by law.
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
9. Third-Party Services
Our Website may use trusted third-party services, including Givebutter for donations and fundraising, and other service providers that help us operate our Website.
These providers maintain their own privacy policies. Parents and guardians are encouraged to review those policies before submitting information through third-party services.
10. Changes to This Policy
Help Me Sprout, Inc. may update this Children’s Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, we will update the Effective Date shown at the top of this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Children’s Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your child’s information, please contact us:
Help Me Sprout, Inc.
Email: helpmesprout@aol.com
Phone: (929) 888-5289
Our Commitment
Help Me Sprout, Inc. is dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for every child. We are committed to protecting children’s privacy, honoring families’ trust, and using photographs and personal information responsibly. Every image of a child displayed on our Website or in our publications is used with appropriate permission and in a manner intended to uphold the child’s dignity and well-being.