Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy

Who we are

Grow2Succeed ("we", "us", "our") is a charitable initiative focused on empowering women, youth, and families through education, mentorship, skills training, and essential support. These Terms apply to your use of our website, donation channels, and related services.

Eligibility and acceptable use

You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this site by, any third party.

• You will not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or data.
• You will not upload malicious code or content that is abusive, discriminatory, or harmful.
• You are responsible for keeping your device and internet connection secure.

Financial and in-kind contributions

We may receive donations via Cash App, PayPal, Zelle, bank transfer, or in-kind contributions such as clothes and supplies. By making a donation, you confirm that you are authorised to use the selected payment method.

• Unless clearly indicated, donations are non-refundable and may be used where the need is greatest.
• We will issue digital receipts to the email address you provide (for example from donations@grow2succeed.org).
• In-kind donations may be accepted subject to quality, safety, and logistical considerations.

We do not provide financial or investment returns on donations. Donations do not grant ownership or control over Grow2Succeed.

Participation and conduct

If you apply to serve as a mentor, volunteer, trainer, or partner, you may be asked to provide additional information (such as your CV, skills profile, references, or background checks) depending on the role and local regulatory requirements.

• You agree to act with integrity, respect, and professionalism toward all participants.
• You must not exploit, harass, or discriminate against any beneficiary or community member.
• We reserve the right to accept, pause, or terminate participation in our programs at our discretion to protect participants and the integrity of our work.

Content ownership

Unless otherwise stated, all text, graphics, logos, photos, and other content on this site are owned by or licensed to Grow2Succeed and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and print pages from this website for your personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

• Republish, sell, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission.
• Use our name or logo in a way that suggests endorsement of a product, service, or cause without consent.

No guarantees and limited liability

We aim to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that content is free from errors or omissions. The site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Grow2Succeed is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of this site, participation in programs, or reliance on information provided here.

Updates and version control

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our work, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date below and, where appropriate, provide a notice on this website.

Last updated: November 2025

Types of personal information

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number, postal address.
• Donation details: amount, currency, donation channel, date/time (we do not store full payment card numbers).
• Program information: mentor or volunteer profiles, skills, areas of interest, availability; limited information about beneficiaries necessary for program delivery.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, general location, and website usage analytics.
• Communications: emails, messages sent via forms, and feedback about our programs.

Purposes of processing

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide support.
• To process donations and send receipts or acknowledgements.
• To manage mentorship, volunteering, and training programs, including scheduling and follow-up.
• To send program updates, impact stories, or fundraising appeals (where permitted).
• To maintain the security and performance of our website and digital systems.
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations.

Consent, legitimate interest, and legal obligation

Depending on your location and applicable law, we may rely on different legal bases to process your data, including:

• Consent – for example, when you opt-in to receive email updates or marketing.
• Legitimate interests – such as running and improving our programs and website in a way that does not override your rights.
• Legal obligations – for record-keeping, accounting, and compliance with relevant laws.

When we share and with whom

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Trusted service providers (for example, email providers, secure payment processors, or cloud hosting), bound by data-processing agreements.
• Partner organisations, where collaboration is needed to deliver programs, subject to safeguards and only on a need-to-know basis.
• Regulators, law enforcement, or other authorities where required by law or to protect the safety and rights of others.

Cross-border processing

As a charity that may operate across different regions, your data may be processed in countries with different data-protection laws. Where required, we take appropriate measures to protect your information, such as using reputable providers with robust security standards.

How long we keep your data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, and to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

• Donation records may be kept for a period required by financial and audit regulations.
• Program-related data is kept while you are actively engaged and for a reasonable period thereafter for reporting and impact measurement.
• Where data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it securely.

Access, correction, and choices

Depending on your local laws, you may have certain rights over your personal data, which may include:

• Requesting access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Requesting deletion of your data where there is no good reason for us to continue processing it.
• Objecting to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on your consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.

Safeguarding

Our programs may support children and vulnerable individuals. We handle any related personal information with a high level of care and in line with safeguarding principles. We do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal data directly from children via this website without appropriate consent and supervision.

Keeping you informed

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our activities, technology, or legal obligations. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, highlight the changes on this page.

Last updated: November 2025

Questions or requests

If you have any questions about these Terms or this Privacy Policy, or you would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

• Email: hello@grow2succeed.org
• Donations: donations@grow2succeed.org
• Address: 123 Home Street, Boston, MA, USA