Life Skills for Youth® (LSY) is committed to protecting the privacy of our families, youth participants, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website, programs, or services:
Personal Information You Provide
When you sign up for our email list, make a donation, register for a program, volunteer, or contact us, we may collect:
Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Donation and payment information
Program enrollment details for youth participants and their parents or guardians
Volunteer application information
Any other information you choose to provide through forms or direct communication
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
IP address and approximate location
Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)
How We Use Your Information
Life Skills for Youth® uses the information we collect for the following purposes:
Program Administration: To enroll youth in our After-School Academy, Summer Academy, Parent Academy, ATM Management, and Community Feeding programs
Communication: To send newsletters, program updates, event invitations, and respond to your inquiries
Donations: To process and acknowledge charitable contributions and provide tax receipts
Volunteer Coordination: To manage volunteer applications and schedules
Website Improvement: To understand how visitors use our site and improve the user experience
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and grant reporting requirements
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Children’s Privacy
Life Skills for Youth® is deeply committed to protecting the privacy of children. As an organization serving youth from PreK through 12th grade, we take special precautions regarding the personal information of minors.
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website. All program enrollment for minors is handled through their parent or legal guardian.
COPPA Compliance: In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we require verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information from a child under 13 for program participation. Parents and guardians have the right to:
Review the personal information collected about their child
Request deletion of their child’s personal information
Refuse further collection of their child’s information
Contact us at any time with questions about their child’s data
Photos and Media: We may photograph or record youth during program activities for use on our website, social media, and promotional materials. A signed photo and media release form from a parent or guardian is required before any images of a minor are used publicly. Parents may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website, process donations, or deliver programs (e.g., payment processors, email platforms). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Government Partners: With the Arkansas Department of Human Services and other government agencies as required for our Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) participation.
Grant Reporting: Aggregated, non-identifying data may be shared with grantors and funding partners to demonstrate program impact.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our youth, staff, and community.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.
Types of cookies we may use:
Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, form submissions)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic and user behavior through tools like Google Analytics. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Marketing Cookies: Used to track the effectiveness of our outreach campaigns and social media presence
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Donations & Payment Security
When you make a donation to Life Skills for Youth®, your payment information is processed securely through our third-party payment processor. We do not store credit card numbers or bank account details on our servers.
All online transactions are encrypted using industry-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to protect your financial information during transmission.
Donor information, including name and donation amount, is kept confidential. We will not share your donor information with third parties without your consent, except as required for tax reporting or legal compliance.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) on our website
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis among staff
Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
Physical security measures at our facility at 13000 West Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you have concerns about the security of your data, please contact us directly.
Your Rights & Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or your child
Correction: You may request that we update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and grant reporting obligations
Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly
Withdraw Consent: Parents and guardians may withdraw consent for the collection or use of their child’s information at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, including news articles, partner organizations, and social media platforms. Life Skills for Youth® is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site before providing personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
For significant changes that affect how we handle children’s information, we will provide notice to parents and guardians through direct communication.
Contact Us About Your Privacy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how your information or your child’s information is being handled, please contact us:
Life Skills for Youth® 13000 West Baseline Road Little Rock, AR 72210