At The Lumen Foundation, your trust matters to us. We believe that transparency and respect are essential to every relationship — including how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

🌟 1. Our Commitment to Privacy

We are dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all learners, families, and partners. Protecting your privacy is part of that commitment.
We collect only the information necessary to provide our programs, improve your experience, and strengthen our community impact.

🧾 2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address — when you register for a program, sign up for updates, or contact us.

Program Participation Data: Details about the programs, workshops, or events you attend.

Website Usage Data: Non-identifiable information such as browser type, device type, and general site activity, collected through cookies or analytics tools to improve our website experience.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

🛠️ 3. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us:

Communicate about programs, opportunities, and community events.

Personalize learning and engagement experiences.

Improve our website, outreach, and educational resources.

Maintain records for accountability and reporting purposes.

Comply with any legal or regulatory requirements.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to anyone.

🤝 4. How We Share Information

We may share limited information only when:

Working with trusted service providers (e.g., event registration or email platforms) who assist us in operating our programs and agree to protect your data.

Required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, and integrity of our community.

All partners are expected to uphold the same level of privacy and ethical responsibility that defines The Lumen Foundation.

🧩 5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to understand visitor interactions, improve accessibility, and enhance user experience.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

✉️ 6. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

Unsubscribe from our communications at any time.

Request more information about how your data is used.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].

🕊️ 7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse.
While no online system is entirely secure, we continuously review and strengthen our data protection measures.

💬 8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new practices, legal requirements, or community needs. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

📫 9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
The Lumen Foundation
📧 Email: hello@lumen.org
🌐 Website: https://wearelumen.org/
📍 Address:  Houston, TX