Last updated: March 2026
South End Village Academy (“SEVA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and donors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name and contact information when you make a donation
- Email address if you subscribe to updates
- Any information you voluntarily provide through contact forms
Information collected automatically:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations through our payment processor, Zeffy
- Send donation receipts and acknowledgments
- Provide updates about SEVA if you opt in
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
Zeffy: Donations are processed through Zeffy (zeffy.com), which has its own privacy policy governing how they handle payment information. SEVA does not store credit card numbers or bank account details.
Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information in accordance with Massachusetts data security regulations (201 CMR 17.00). However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your personal information
- Opt out of communications
To exercise these rights, please use our contact form.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use our contact form.