Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 28, 2026

Welcome to the Help Me Sprout, Inc. website (“Website”). Help Me Sprout, Inc. (“Help Me Sprout,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding any personal information you choose to share with us.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Donation information

  • Volunteer or event registration information

  • Messages submitted through our contact forms

  • Newsletter subscription information

We may also automatically collect limited technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on our Website

  • Referring website

This information helps us improve our Website, communicate with supporters, and better serve our community.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to your questions or requests.

  • Process donations.

  • Register participants for events and programs.

  • Communicate with volunteers.

  • Send newsletters, updates, and fundraising communications (if you have opted in).

  • Improve our Website and services.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Donations

Help Me Sprout, Inc. uses Givebutter to securely process online donations, fundraising campaigns, and certain event registrations.

When you make a donation through Givebutter, your payment information is collected and processed securely by Givebutter and its payment processing partners. Help Me Sprout, Inc. does not receive or store your complete credit card or bank account information on its own servers.

Please review Givebutter’s Privacy Policy to learn more about how your payment information is collected, used, and protected.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality.

  • Understand visitor traffic.

  • Analyze Website performance.

  • Enhance your browsing experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may occasionally send emails regarding:

  • Organizational news

  • Educational resources

  • Community programs

  • Events

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Fundraising campaigns

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

6. Children’s Privacy

Protecting children is central to our mission.

Our Website is intended primarily for parents, caregivers, educators, donors, volunteers, and members of the public. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent when required by applicable law.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without the required consent, we will promptly delete that information.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic data is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Services

To help us operate our Website and fulfill our mission, Help Me Sprout, Inc. may use trusted third-party service providers. These providers maintain their own privacy policies governing how they collect and use personal information.

Third-party services may include:

  • Givebutter for secure online donations, fundraising campaigns, and event registration.

  • Email marketing and newsletter providers.

  • Website analytics providers.

  • Social media platforms that allow visitors to interact with or share our content.

When you use these third-party services, your information may be subject to their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those providers before submitting personal information.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have certain privacy rights under applicable law, including the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we maintain about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

  • Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law.

  • Opt out of certain communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or organizational operations.

When changes are made, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Help Me Sprout, Inc.

Email: helpmesprout@aol.com

Phone: (929) 888-5289

Our Commitment

Help Me Sprout, Inc. is dedicated to mitigating the long-term risks associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) by strengthening community as a protective factor across the lifespan. We value the trust of our supporters, volunteers, partners, and the families we serve, and we are committed to protecting your privacy while advancing our mission.