Introduction
Supporting Marginalized Individuals Through Hope, Inc. (SMITH FOUNDATION) located at 2211 Dickens Rd, Suite 300h, Richmond VA 23230 is committed to protecting the privacy of its website visitors and users. SMITH FOUNDATION's Privacy and Take Down Policy covers how SMITH FOUNDATION collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users of the SMITH FOUNDATION website. This policy applies to the SMITH FOUNDATION website located at https://www.smithempowers.com
Information Collection
SMITH FOUNDATION may collect personal identification information from users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when users visit the website, register on the website, subscribe to the newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, or interact with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our website. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information, and other personal information. Users may, however, visit the website anonymously.
Personal Identification Information
SMITH FOUNDATION will collect personal identification information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information, and SMITH FOUNDATION will use such information only for the purpose specified. SMITH FOUNDATION will not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others.
Non-Personally Identifiable Information
SMITH FOUNDATION may also collect non-personally identifiable information about users whenever they interact with the website. Non-personally identifiable information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about users’ means of connection to the website.
Children and Young Participants
SMITH FOUNDATION's programs serve participants ages 13 to 24. This website is not directed to children under 13, and SMITH FOUNDATION does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If SMITH FOUNDATION learns that it has collected personal information from a child under 13, it will delete that information. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted information through this website, please contact info@smithempowers.com.
Participants ages 13 to 17 need parent or guardian permission to enroll. SMITH FOUNDATION uses information about participants under 18 only to respond to inquiries, arrange enrollment, and run its programs. It does not sell, trade, or rent that information, and does not use it for advertising. A parent or guardian may ask to review, correct, or delete information about their child by emailing info@smithempowers.com.
Use of Information
SMITH FOUNDATION may use the information collected from users in the following ways:
- To improve the website
- To improve customer service
- To process transactions
- To send periodic emails
- To provide a more personalized experience for users
Sharing of Information
SMITH FOUNDATION may share users’ information with third parties in order to provide services on behalf of SMITH FOUNDATION. SMITH FOUNDATION may also share users’ information with third parties to help SMITH FOUNDATION analyze how SMITH FOUNDATION’s website is used. SMITH FOUNDATION may use third-party services to serve advertisements on the website.
Security
SMITH FOUNDATION has in place certain procedures for users to follow in order to take down any content that they find objectionable. If a user finds any content on SMITH FOUNDATION’s website that they find objectionable, they should contact SMITH FOUNDATION via email at info@smithempowers.com with a description of the content and the URL of the page where the content is located. SMITH FOUNDATION will then investigate the issue and take appropriate action. SMITH FOUNDATION reserves the right to remove any content that it deems to be objectionable. SMITH FOUNDATION will protect the privacy of users' information by using industry standard security measures to protect it from unauthorized access. SMITH FOUNDATION will only use users' information for the purpose specified when it was collected. SMITH FOUNDATION may disclose user information when required to do so by law or to protect the rights, property, and safety of SMITH FOUNDATION and its users. SMITH FOUNDATION takes all reasonable steps to protect users' information from unauthorized access, including the use of industry standard security measures.
Take Down Policy
Any information collected will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected, and SMITH FOUNDATION reserves the right to disclose user information when necessary to comply with the law or to protect the rights, property, and safety of SMITH FOUNDATION and its users. Additionally, SMITH FOUNDATION has procedures in place for users to take down any content they find objectionable. SMITH FOUNDATION will take all reasonable steps to ensure the security of users' information and will not share it with any third parties unless required by law. SMITH FOUNDATION respects users' right to privacy and has established procedures for users to follow in order to take down any content they find objectionable.
Usage Data
SMITH FOUNDATION reserves the right to modify this Privacy and Take Down Policy at any time and encourages users to periodically review the policy to stay informed of any changes. If users have any questions or suggestions regarding this policy, they should contact SMITH FOUNDATION via email at info@smithempowers.com. This policy is effective as of 01/01/2023 and was last updated on 10/04/2026.
SMITH FOUNDATION may also collect usage data about users when they interact with the website. This usage data may include information about how users access and use the website, as well as what areas and features of the website they use most. This data is collected by SMITH FOUNDATION to help improve the website. SMITH FOUNDATION may use "cookies" to collect and store usage data. Cookies are small files that are stored on users’ computers and allow SMITH FOUNDATION to track usage of the website. Users may choose to disable cookies, but this may limit their ability to use certain features of the website.
Cookie Policy
SMITH FOUNDATION may use "cookies" to collect and store usage data. Cookies are small files that are stored on users’ computers and allow SMITH FOUNDATION to track usage of the website. This data can be used to help improve the website, personalize the user experience, and provide users with tailored content. In addition, SMITH FOUNDATION may use this data to help improve the website's security and prevent any malicious activity.
Users are given the option to disable cookies if they so choose, however this may limit their ability to use certain features of the website. SMITH FOUNDATION takes the privacy and security of its users seriously, so users should be aware that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of the website.