Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Pivotal Point Empowering Project (“PPEP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a nonprofit organization (EIN 33-2930068), collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website, contact us, donate, volunteer, or otherwise interact with our programs and digital properties.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site and contact us with any questions.

1. Who we are

Pivotal Point Empowering Project is the nonprofit arm of Gorilla Squad Boxing, founded by Coach Mike (Michael Baksh). We provide community programs including youth development, women’s empowerment, veterans and seniors fitness, re-entry support, outreach, and life skills training.

Contact for privacy inquiries:
Pivotal Point Empowering Project
3775 Park Ave Unit 8M, Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: (732) 763-2034
Email: gorillasquadboxingacademy@gmail.com

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Information you provide — name, email address, phone number, message content, and interest area when you submit our contact form or email us; volunteer or partnership details you choose to share; and any other information you voluntarily submit.
• Donation information — when you give through our third-party donation platform (Zeffy), that provider processes payment and donor details under its own privacy policy. We may receive your name, contact information, gift amount, and related records needed for acknowledgments and nonprofit recordkeeping.
• Technical data — browser type, device type, approximate location derived from IP address, pages visited, and referring URLs, typically collected automatically by hosting and analytics tools if enabled.
• Communications — records of emails, calls, or form submissions related to programs, media, or support.

We do not knowingly require children under 13 to submit personal information through this website. Program enrollment for minors is handled with appropriate parental or guardian involvement offline or through authorized channels.

3. How we use information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries about programs, volunteering, partnerships, and media
• Administer donations, acknowledgments, and nonprofit compliance records
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and communications
• Send mission-related updates when you have requested or reasonably expect them (you may opt out of non-essential emails)
• Protect the security and integrity of our organization and users
• Comply with legal obligations applicable to nonprofit organizations

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

Our site may use cookies or similar technologies provided by our hosting platform (for example, Netlify) or embedded services (such as YouTube for video content). These technologies help the site function, remember preferences, or enable media playback. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some features.

Embedded YouTube videos may set cookies or collect data according to Google’s policies when you interact with them. We encourage you to review YouTube/Google privacy documentation for details.

5. Third-party services

We use trusted third parties to operate effectively, including:

• Website hosting (e.g., Netlify) — stores site files and may process form submissions (Netlify Forms) and server logs
• Donation processing (Zeffy) — handles online gifts; subject to Zeffy’s terms and privacy policy
• Content delivery / fonts / icons — services such as Google Fonts, Cloudflare CDN, or similar may receive technical requests when pages load
• Video hosting — YouTube embeds for program and storytelling content

These providers process data under their own policies. We select services with the goal of supporting our nonprofit mission responsibly.

6. How we share information

We may share information only as needed:

• With service providers who assist operations (hosting, email, payment processing), under appropriate confidentiality expectations
• When required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security
• With your consent or at your direction
• In connection with organizational changes (e.g., restructuring), with continued protection of personal data where feasible

We do not rent or sell donor or contact lists.

7. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, including nonprofit recordkeeping, donor acknowledgment, and legal compliance. Retention periods may vary by record type. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards appropriate to our size and resources. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please use strong unique passwords for any third-party accounts and contact us if you suspect unauthorized use of your information in connection with PPEP.

9. Your choices and rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of certain information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt out of non-essential marketing or newsletter emails

To exercise these rights, email gorillasquadboxingacademy@gmail.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

10. External links

Our website may link to external sites (including donation pages and social or video platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their policies before providing personal information.

11. Children’s privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 via this website. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy where permitted by law. Material changes may be highlighted on this page.

13. Contact us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Pivotal Point Empowering Project
3775 Park Ave Unit 8M, Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 763-2034
gorillasquadboxingacademy@gmail.com
EIN: 33-2930068

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